TennesseeTennessee senators vote to honor Julia Long as valedictorian
Senators voted to recognize Julia Long as South Haven Christian School's 2026 top graduate; the House must also agree to the joint resolution.
What it does
Senators voted to honor Julia Long as South Haven Christian School's 2026 valedictorian. The House must also agree for the joint resolution to represent both chambers.
Argument forA formal honor could give Julia Long and her school public recognition for her academic achievement.
Argument againstVoting on the honor and preparing a presentation copy might take time that lawmakers and clerks could spend on other work.
More detail
The Senate voted to commend and honor Julia Long. The honor recognizes Long as South Haven Christian School's 2026 valedictorian, or top graduate. The House must also agree for this joint resolution to represent both chambers.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 7Senate Reset on regular calendarLatest
- Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 5/7/2026 Passed (1). Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 5/7/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
- May 7Adopted, Ayes 26, Nays 0Passed 1st Chamber
- May 7Engrossed; ready for transmission to HouseMinor
- May 7SJR placed on H. consent cal. 2 for 5/7/2026
- May 6Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar CommitteeMinor
- May 6Placed on Senate Consent Calendar for 5/7/2026
- May 5Filed for introductionMinor
- May 5Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationIntroduced
- May 7Senate Reset on regular calendarLatest
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