S.Res. 95: A resolution commending the President and the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

108th Congress · introduced 2003-03-20 · Commemorations · Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 61. (consideration: CR S4075-4107; text as passed Senate: CR S4106-4107; text of measure as introduced Senate: CR S4179)

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Where it came from: introduced 2003-03-20 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN] · what a sponsor is
What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: Senate vote 61 (2003): On the Resolution, SRES95 (2003-03-20), Resolution Agreed to. See all
Where it stands now: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 61. (consideration: CR S4075-4107; text as passed Senate: CR S4106-4107; text of measure as introduced Senate: CR S4179) Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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Official title

A resolution commending the President and the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the Senate on March 20, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commends and supports the efforts and leadership of the President, as Commander in Chief, in the conflict against Iraq. Commends, and expresses the gratitude of the Nation to all members of the United States Armed Forces (whether on active duty, in the National Guard, or in the Reserves) and the civilian employees who support their efforts, as well as the men and women of civilian national security agencies who are participating in the military operations in the Persian Gulf region, for their professional excellence, dedicated patriotism and exemplary bravery. Commends and expresses the gratitude of the Nation to the family members of soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and civilians serving in operations against Iraq who have borne the burden of sacrifice and separation from their loved ones. Expresses the deep condolences of the Senate to the families of brave Americans who have lost their lives in this undertaking, over many years, against Iraq. Joins all Americans in remembering those who lost their lives during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm in 1991, those still missing from that conflict, including Captain Scott Speicher, USN, and the thousands of Americans who have lost their lives in terrorist attacks over the years, and in the Global War on Terrorism. Expresses sincere gratitude to British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his government for their courageous and steadfast support, as well as gratitude to other allied nations for their military support, logistical support, and other assistance in the campaign against Saddam Hussein's regime.

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A resolution commending the President and the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment)

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Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN] · 98 cosponsors

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Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Susan M. Collins (R-ME), John Cornyn (R-TX), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Richard J. Durbin (D-IL), Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and 38 more.

Recorded votes

Senate vote 61 (2003): On the Resolution, SRES95 (2003-03-20): Resolution Agreed to

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Resolution: A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
Roll-call vote: A vote where each member's position is recorded by name, so the public can see how every member voted. "Yea" means yes, "Nay" means no, "Present" means the member was there but did not take a side.
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Sources

Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-108sres95.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/108/sres>

Record fed-us-cong108-sres95 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong108 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong108