A resolution recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.
Latest action · Nov 4, 2013 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Progress
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- IntroducedOct 30, 2013
- Agreed to in SenateNov 4, 2013
Summary
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Recognizes the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali, the festival of lights, and expresses respect for the people of India, Indian Americans, and members of the Indian diaspora around the world on this significant occasion.
Cosponsors 3
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Oct 30, 2013.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-DE | Christopher A. Coons | Original | Oct 30, 2013 |
| R-TX | John Cornyn | Original | Oct 30, 2013 |
| D-NJ | Robert Menendez | Original | Oct 30, 2013 |
Actions 7
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Nov 4, 2013Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Nov 4, 2013Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Nov 4, 2013Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7800)
- Nov 4, 2013Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7800)
- Oct 31, 2013Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Nov 4, 2013Agreed to Senate
- Oct 30, 2013Introduced in Senate
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