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A resolution relative to the death of Lloyd Bentsen, distinguished member of the United States Senate.

Introduced: May 23, 2006 See on congress.gov
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May 23, 2006
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5027-5029; text as passed Senate: CR S5029; text of measure as introduced: CR S4971)
May 23, 2006
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5027-5029; text as passed Senate: CR S5029; text of measure as introduced: CR S4971)
May 23, 2006
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Declares that the Senate honors the life and legacy of the Honorable Lloyd Bentsen, a former member of the United States Senate. Extends its warmest sympathies to his family members and friends.

Declares that when the Senate adjourns on May 23, 2006, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Bentsen.

What's happening now May 23, 2006

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5027-5029; text as passed Senate: CR S5029; text of measure as introduced: CR S4971)

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HCONRES 413 Related bill Expressing appreciation for the life and service of Lloyd Bentsen and expressing sympathy to his family.
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 Cosponsors 14
All 14 Democratic 6 Republican 8
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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · May 23, 2006
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · May 23, 2006
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Cornyn, John
Texas · May 23, 2006
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Crapo, Mike
Idaho · May 23, 2006
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · May 23, 2006
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Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · May 23, 2006
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · May 23, 2006
 R
McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · May 23, 2006
 R
Murkowski, Lisa
Alaska · May 23, 2006
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Murray, Patty
Washington · May 23, 2006
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Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · May 23, 2006
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · May 23, 2006
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Thune, John
South Dakota · May 23, 2006
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · May 23, 2006
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 489: A resolution relative to the death of Lloyd Bentsen, distinguished member of the United States Senate.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-SRES-489/
MLA
"S. Res. 489: A resolution relative to the death of Lloyd Bentsen, distinguished member of the United States Senate.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-SRES-489/.
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S. Res. 489, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-SRES-489/.
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