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- S.J.RES.33
S.J.RES.33: A joint resolution to provide for the reconsideration and revision of the proposed constitution of the United States Virgin Islands to correct provisions inconsistent with the Constitution and Federal law.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced June 17, 2010
- Latest Major Action June 30, 2010
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Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that Congress: (1) recognizes the commitment and efforts of the Fifth Constitutional Convention of the U.S. Virgin Islands to develop a proposed constitution; and (2) urges the Fifth Constitutional Convention of the U.S. Virgin Islands to reconvene to reconsider and revise the proposed constitution in response to the views of the executive branch of the federal government. Provides that if a convention...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed 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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Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S.J. Res. 33.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Cleared for White House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 111-194.
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| June 17, 2010 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.) |