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- S.RES.571
S.RES.571: A resolution recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of the Great Society, politician, educator, and civil rights enforcer.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 20, 2008
- Latest Major Action May 20, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
100 (49 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats, 50 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Declares that the Senate: (1) honors Lyndon B. Johnson for bringing about the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965; (2) extols his contributions to the United States; and (3) commends him for establishing the Medicare Act of 1965. Recognizes the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th president, designer of the Great Society, politician, educator, and civil rights enforcer.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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| May 20, 2008 |
Introduced in the Senate by Harry Reid (D-Nev.) |