S. Res. 136 is a Senate resolution affirming fundamental principles of American constitutional law and the judiciary's role in the government system. The resolution states that the Senate supports the Constitution's establishment of the judicial branch, endorses the landmark 1803 Supreme Court principle that courts have the power to interpret what the law means, and asserts that the executive branch must comply with all federal court rulings. The resolution also acknowledges that if the executive branch disagrees with a court decision, it may appeal through proper legal channels. This is a symbolic measure with no direct funding or implementation timeline—it expresses the Senate's position on constitutional principles rather than creating new laws or programs. The resolution was introduced by Senator Durbin and 14 other Democratic senators in March 2025.
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