S.Res. 407: A resolution honoring former Senator and Rear Admiral Jeremiah Andrew Denton, Jr.

113th Congress · introduced 2014-03-31 · Congress · Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1881; text as passed Senate: CR S1874)

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Where it came from: introduced 2014-03-31 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL] · what a sponsor is
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Where it stands now: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1881; text as passed Senate: CR S1874) Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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Official title

A resolution honoring former Senator and Rear Admiral Jeremiah Andrew Denton, Jr.

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that the Senate: (1) has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Jeremiah Andrew Denton, Jr., former Member of the Senate; (2) honors the legacy and service of the former Senator and retired Rear Admiral for his life of loyalty, duty, integrity, and moral sincerity; (3) extends its deepest condolences and sympathy to his family and friends who have lost an inspiring leader and confidant; (4) honors the dauntless valor of Senator Denton, beloved son of Alabama, for his dedication and life of selfless service to the people of the United States; (5) recognizes that Senator Denton was a champion for humanitarian aid and international assistance programs through his legislative work and initiatives; (6) reiterates his resolute character as a paragon of bravery who lived a life of honor guided by his values and commitment to the defense of the United States; and (7) expresses admiration and profound respect for his legacy as a truly courageous and inspirational leader. Declares that when the Senate adjourns on March 31, 2014, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect for the memory of Senator Denton.

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A resolution honoring former Senator and Rear Admiral Jeremiah Andrew Denton, Jr.

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

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Sponsor: Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL] · 99 cosponsors

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Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), John Barrasso (R-WY), Michael F. Bennet (D-CO), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Cory A. Booker (D-NJ), John Boozman (R-AR), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Susan M. Collins (R-ME), Christopher A. Coons (D-DE), John Cornyn (R-TX), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Richard J. Durbin (D-IL), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-NY), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), John Hoeven (R-ND), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Angus S. King, Jr. (I-ME), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Mike Lee (R-UT) and 39 more.

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Ballot initiative: A proposed law or constitutional amendment that citizens place on the ballot by gathering enough voter signatures, so voters decide it directly. About half the states allow some form of it.
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-113sres407.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/113/sres>

Record fed-us-cong113-sres407 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong113 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong113