Affirming the rule of law and the legitimacy of judicial review.

Summary

Affirms that Article III vests judicial power in the Supreme Court and lower federal courts, that Marbury v. Madison established the courts’ authority to interpret the law, that the executive branch must follow federal-court rulings, and that the executive may appeal court decisions where the law permits. The resolution records the Senate’s formal statement of these constitutional principles; it does not change statutes, create programs, or authorize spending.

• Formally reaffirms that Article III vests judicial power in the Supreme Court and lower federal courts.
• Affirms that Marbury v. Madison established judicial review—the courts’ authority to interpret the law and Constitution.
• States that the executive branch must follow final federal-court rulings.
• Acknowledges that the executive may appeal federal-court decisions when law and procedure permit.
• The resolution is declaratory and ceremonial; it does not change statutes, court rules, or the Constitution.
• No funding, new programs, or regulatory obligations are created by this resolution.
• May be cited as the Senate’s formal view in public debate or oversight but has no binding legal effect.
• Does not set timelines, implementation actions, or enforcement mechanisms.