A concurrent resolution commemorating Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery saved the lives of thousands during the Holocaust and remembering her legacy of courage, selflessness, and hope.
Latest action · Sep 23, 2008 Held at the desk.
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A concurrent resolution must be agreed to by both chambers, but it is not presented to the President and does not become law.
- IntroducedJul 29, 2008
- Agreed to in SenateSep 22, 2008
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Mourns the loss of Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery and heroic efforts saved over 2,500 Jewish children during the Holocaust.
Pays respect and extends condolences to the Sendler family.
Remembers and honors the life and unwavering dedication to justice and human rights of Irena Sendler.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jul 29, 2008.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-PA | Arlen Specter | Original | Jul 29, 2008 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| Senate | Judiciary Committee | Referred Jul 29, 2008Discharged Sep 22, 2008 |
Actions 8
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 23, 2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Sep 23, 2008Received in the House.
- Sep 23, 2008Held at the desk.
- Sep 22, 2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9179-9185)
- Sep 22, 2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9179-9185)
- Sep 22, 2008Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9179-9180)
- Jul 29, 2008Introduced in Senate
- Jul 29, 2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7640)
In the Congressional Record 2
Days the Record’s own index lists this resolution, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.
| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate | Debate and remarks S9179Text printed S9179 | Amy Klobuchar D-MN | Sep 22, 2008 |
| Senate | Text printed S7640 | — | Jul 29, 2008 |
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCONRES 361 | Commemorating Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery saved the lives of thousands during the Holocaust and remembering her legacy of courage, selflessness, and hope. | Related bill | Jul 31, 2008 |
Titles 1
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- A concurrent resolution commemorating Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery saved the lives of thousands during the Holocaust and remembering her legacy of courage, selflessness, and hope.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commemorations.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Sep 22, 2008Engrossed in Senate
- Jul 29, 2008Introduced in Senate
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