A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.
- Bill Number
- S.Res. 739
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Status
- Passed Senate
- Latest Action
- 2026-05-19: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-02T20:44:35Z
AI-Generated Summary
Summary of S. Res. 739
Purpose
This resolution honors the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late United States Senator for the State of California. It expresses the Senate's sorrow over his death and recognizes his public service.
Key Provisions
- Biographical details: Notes his birth on December 3, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois; military service in the United States Marine Corps from 1955 to 1959; education at public schools in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, and graduation from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1962.
- Professional and local service: Highlights his career as a southern California real estate businessman and president of the California Association of Realtors in 1980; election to the Anaheim City Council from 1974 to 1978; and service as Mayor of Anaheim from 1978 to 1982, where he supported the relocation of the Los Angeles Rams and initiatives for community trust with law enforcement.
- Legislative career: Describes his service as a California State Senator and his appointment to the United States Senate in 1991 by Governor Pete Wilson, serving until 1992; membership on Senate committees including Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Energy and Natural Resources; Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; and Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
- Achievements: Credits his role in passing the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991, efforts to protect California's natural environments and parks, and advocacy for affordable housing and issues like special education, women's rights, and environmental stewardship.
- Personal attributes: Recognizes his reputation for candor and bipartisanship, as well as his role as a family member.
- Resolution actions: States that the Senate has heard the announcement of his death with sorrow; directs the Secretary of the Senate to communicate the resolution to the House of Representatives and transmit a copy to his family; and provides for the Senate to adjourn as a mark of respect to his memory.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This resolution introduces no changes to existing law. It is a non-binding ceremonial measure without amendments to statutes or regulations.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: Limited to procedural steps within the Senate and House, such as communication of the resolution.
- Citizens: Provides symbolic recognition of Seymour's contributions to California communities, with no direct policy effects.
- International relations: No impacts identified in the resolution.
Main Stakeholders
- The family of John Seymour.
- Members of the United States Senate and House of Representatives.
- Residents of California, particularly those in southern California and Anaheim.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- The resolution follows established Senate practices for commemorating deceased former members through expressions of regret and adjournment.
- It reflects broad bipartisan sponsorship but carries no legal force or constitutional alterations.
- No significant political or policy implications beyond the symbolic honoring of public service.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (99)
Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Sen. Thune, John [R-SD], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD], Sen. Armstrong, Alan [R-OK], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN], Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY], Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE], Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL], Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV], Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR], Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND], Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID], Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX], Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT], Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT], Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA], Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA], Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE], Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ], Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN], Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH], Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO], Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM], Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND], Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH], Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS], Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI], Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV], Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] and 49 more
Recent Actions
- 2026-05-19: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)
- 2026-05-19: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Bill Versions
- Honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California. — issued 2026-05-19 — PDF (4 pages)