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119-SRES-581 DC Insider Procedural Viability Check

119 · SRES 581 A resolution honoring the life of Corporal Grade One Matthew T. "Ty" Snook of the Delaware State Police.

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Procedural read

Simple Senate condolence resolution sponsored by Delaware’s senators; Judiciary discharged and the Senate agreed to it by unanimous consent on February 3, 2026. As a simple Senate resolution, it requires no House or presidential action and has no budget effects—procedurally complete. (congress.gov)

21days
Days from introduction to agreement
0roll calls (UC)
Senate floor vote type
1(Judiciary; discharged)
Committee stops
2(Blunt Rochester; Coons)
Named Senate sponsors
Analyzed as
DC Insider
Published
05 Feb 2026
Updated
05 Feb 2026
Tags
procedural-viability · Senate-resolution · memorial/condolence
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Bottom line score

Composite score: 5/5. Already agreed to by the Senate on February 3, 2026, by unanimous consent; as a simple Senate resolution, it ends in the Senate. (congress.gov)

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Rubric assessment (factor-by-factor)

  • Chamber of Origin — Senate. Sponsor: Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE); original cosponsor: Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE). Home‑state courtesy applies. (congress.gov)
  • Vehicle Type — Simple Senate resolution (S.Res.). Non‑binding; not an appropriations or reconciliation vehicle; typically cleared in “morning business.” (senate.gov)
  • Senate Threshold — Proceeded and passed by unanimous consent (no 60‑vote cloture needed). (congress.gov)
  • Committee Path — Referred to Judiciary on January 13, 2026; committee discharged and the resolution agreed to on the floor. (congress.gov)
  • Must‑Pass Potential — Not needed; these move as stand‑alones under UC. (No further vehicle required.)
  • Budget Scorekeeping — None. CBO/JCT not applicable for simple resolutions; no PAYGO issues. (senate.gov)
  • Calendar Math — Clean window: introduced January 13, 2026; agreed to February 3, 2026 (21 days). Fits easily within floor time. (congress.gov)
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Power and process dynamics

Institutional context: Republicans hold a 53–47 Senate majority; Judiciary is chaired by Chuck Grassley (R‑IA); Majority Leader is John Thune (R‑SD). For noncontroversial commemoratives, the majority leader’s office and bill managers typically clear UC time with ranking desks; state‑delegation sponsorship further lowers objection risk. (senate.gov)

White House control (President Trump; VP Vance) is irrelevant procedurally because S.Res. measures are not presented for signature. (en.wikipedia.org)

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Timeline and metrics

Days from introduction to agreement
21days
Senate floor vote type
0roll calls (UC)
Committee stops
1(Judiciary; discharged)
Named Senate sponsors
2(Blunt Rochester; Coons)
Introduced
January 13, 2026 (referred to Judiciary). (congress.gov)
Agreed to
February 3, 2026 (Judiciary discharged; agreed to by UC; CR S473). (congress.gov)
Text in Record
CR S163 (Jan 13, 2026). (congress.gov)
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Next steps / disposition

  • None. Simple Senate resolutions do not go to the House or the President; the action is complete upon agreement. (senate.gov)
  • Administrative follow‑through: printing/engrossing and customary transmittals (e.g., to honoree’s family or state officials).

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