HRES 842 · 112th Congress 2011–2013, ended

Recognizing the contributions of Senator Joseph I. Lieberman to the nation and to the equal rights and general welfare of the citizens of District of Columbia.

Fact sheet

Latest action · Dec 20, 2012 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Progress

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  1. IntroducedDec 20, 2012
  2. Agreed to in HouseNot reached

Summary

Recognizes that Senator Joseph I. Lieberman is the Senate's greatest living champion of equal rights for the citizens of the District of Columbia in his pursuit of statehood, equal representation, and home rule for the District.

Commends Senator Lieberman for his dedicated service not only to his own state and to the United States, but also for his achievements and support for equal citizenship rights for the citizens of the District , who have no representation in the U.S. Senate.

Cosponsors

Members who signed on, in the order they did.

No cosponsors are on file for this measure.

Actions 2

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  1. Dec 20, 2012Introduced in House
  2. Dec 20, 2012Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Subjects

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  1. Dec 20, 2012Introduced in House

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