S.RES.8: A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Claiborne de Borda Pell, former United States Senator for the State of Rhode Island.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced Jan. 6, 2009
  • Latest Major Action Jan. 6, 2009

Bill Sponsor

Bill Cosponsors

98 (56 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats, 41 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Claiborne de Borda Pell, a former member of the U.S. Senate. Declares that when the Senate recesses on January 6, 2009, it stand in recess as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Pell.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Jan. 6, 2009

Introduced in the Senate by Harry Reid (D-Nev.)

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