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S.CON.RES.16: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the George Washington letter to Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island, which is on display at the B'nai B'rith Klutznick National Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., is one of the most significant early statements buttressing the nascent American constitutional guarantee of religious freedom.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Feb. 15, 2001
- Latest Major Action July 24, 2001
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Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the George Washington letter to Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island, on display at the B'nai B'rith Klutznick National Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., is one of the most significant early statements buttressing the nascent U.S. constitutional guarantee of religious freedom; and (2) the text of such letter should be widely circulated, serving as an important tool for teaching tolerance to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 93.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Received in the House.
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Held at the desk.
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| Feb. 15, 2001 |
Introduced in the Senate by Lincoln D. Chafee (R-R.I.) |