Senate Resolution 377 is a measure used by the Senate to express its collective opinion, establish internal rules, or handle administrative matters. Unlike a standard bill, a simple resolution like this one only applies to the Senate and does not require action from the House of Representatives or the President's signature. In the U.S. Senate, this type of vote typically requires a simple majority of those present to pass. Because it is a resolution, it is 'non-binding,' meaning it does not have the force of law but serves as a formal declaration of the Senate's stance or intent on a specific subject. This resolution passed with a narrow bipartisan majority, as members from both parties were divided. Because the measure was successfully 'agreed to,' the process is complete, and the resolution's language is now the official record of the Senate.