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S.RES.23: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should award the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays in honor of his distinguished career as an educator, civil and human rights leader, and public theologian.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 14, 2001
- Latest Major Action Nov. 30, 2001
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should award the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays in honor of his distinguished career as an educator, civil and human rights leader, and public theologian.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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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. 217.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Feb. 14, 2001 |
Introduced in the Senate by Max Cleland (D-Ga.) |