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SRES 872118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

A resolution recognizing the life and the death of Daniel J. Evans, former Senator for the State of Washington.

Policy Area: Congress
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Aug 26, 2025
Latest Action Date
Nov 19, 2024

Latest Action

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6639; text: CR S6639)

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Executive Summary

Senate Resolution 872 is a formal resolution recognizing the life and death of Daniel J. Evans, a former U.S. Senator from the State of Washington. The resolution was agreed to in the Senate without amendment and with an amended preamble by unanimous consent on November 19, 2024. The resolution serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment and tribute to Senator Evans' contributions and legacy.

Bottom Line

S.Res. 872 is a non-legislative resolution honoring the late Senator Daniel J. Evans, passed unanimously in the Senate as a formal recognition of his service.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution recognizes the life and death of Daniel J. Evans, former Senator from Washington.
  • It was agreed to in the Senate without amendment and with an amended preamble by unanimous consent.
  • The resolution is classified under the policy area 'Congress' and does not contain legislative provisions or appropriations.
Who Benefits?

['The family and legacy of Daniel J. Evans', 'The U.S. Senate as an institution recognizing its former member', 'The State of Washington, acknowledging a prominent political figure']

Potential Concerns

['No implementation, cost, or enforcement provisions are present in the resolution.', 'As a non-legislative resolution, there are no direct policy tradeoffs or authority issues.']

Political Context

This resolution is part of the Senate's customary practice of formally recognizing and honoring former members upon their passing. It reflects a non-controversial, unanimous agreement without amendments, indicating broad bipartisan support for the tribute.

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Indirect Effects

["The resolution may contribute to historical records and public awareness of Senator Evans' career.", 'It may reinforce institutional traditions of honoring former members, supporting Senate decorum and precedent.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

As a non-legislative resolution, S.Res. 872 does not involve policy changes, funding, or regulatory authority, limiting transparency concerns. The unanimous consent passage suggests minimal controversy or oversight issues. The absence of a full bill text and summary is consistent with the nature of such resolutions.

Passage Likelihood: HighConfidence: 95%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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