On May 22, Sens. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) and John Warner (R-VA) introduced a "Sense of the Senate" resolution that calls on the President to reduce gasoline consumption by federal agencies. They argue that since Americans are altering their lifestyles to accommodate the rising prices, so should the government. Warner said that the purpose of the resolution is to "call on President Bush to require all federal departments and agencies to take initiatives to reduce daily consumption of gasoline and other fuels." Bingaman added that "it is important that the federal government show its solidarity with the American people in this time of economic hardship." The resolution passed the Senate on May 22 by unanimous consent.