A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.
- Bill Number
- S.Res. 664
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Passed Senate
- Latest Action
- 2026-03-27: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1690; text: CR S1674)
- Last Updated
- 2026-04-02T15:26:13Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This Senate Resolution (S. Res. 664) establishes the majority party's membership on four specific U.S. Senate committees for the 119th Congress (or until successors are appointed). It organizes committee leadership and composition internally within the Senate.
Key Provisions
- Committee on Appropriations: Chaired by Ms. Collins; members include Mr. McConnell, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Graham, Mr. Moran, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. Boozman, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Kennedy, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Hagerty, Mrs. Britt, Mrs. Fisher, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Husted.
- Committee on Armed Services: Chaired by Mr. Wicker; members include Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Rounds, Ms. Ernst, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Scott (FL), Mr. Tuberville, Mr. Budd, Mr. Schmitt, Mr. Banks, Mr. Sheehy, Mrs. Moody.
- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Chaired by Mr. Cassidy; members include Mr. Paul, Ms. Collins, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Scott (SC), Mr. Hawley, Mr. Tuberville, Mr. Banks, Mr. Husted, Mrs. Moody, Mr. Armstrong.
- Committee on Indian Affairs: Chaired by Ms. Murkowski; members include Mr. Hoeven, Mr. Daines, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Moran, Mr. Armstrong.
- The resolution was submitted by Mr. Thune and agreed to by the Senate on March 27, 2026 (legislative day March 26).
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- None. This is an internal organizational resolution of the Senate, not a substantive law. It updates committee rosters based on the majority party's control but does not amend statutes or create new legal obligations.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: Indirect influence on oversight, funding (via Appropriations), defense policy (Armed Services), health/education/labor issues, and Native American affairs, depending on committee actions.
- Citizens: No direct effects; may shape future legislation in committee jurisdictions.
- International relations: Minimal; Armed Services committee could affect defense-related foreign policy discussions.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Senators listed: Gain committee assignments, leadership roles (e.g., chairs).
- U.S. Senate: Streamlines committee operations for the majority party (Republicans).
- Policy areas: Agencies and interest groups tied to appropriations, military, health/education/labor, and Indian affairs.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Constitutional: Aligns with Article I, Section 5 of the U.S. Constitution, which grants each chamber of Congress authority to "determine the Rules of its Proceedings" and organize committees.
- Political: Reflects majority party (Republican) control in the 119th Congress, setting chairs and members to prioritize their agenda in key committees. Routine for new Congresses but locks in leadership until successors are chosen. No legal challenges anticipated as it's a procedural matter.
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Recent Actions
- 2026-03-27: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1690; text: CR S1674)
- 2026-03-27: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Bill Versions
- To constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Ninteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen. — issued 2026-03-27 — PDF (2 pages)