A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment.

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Bill Number

SCONRES 21

Introduced

Oct 5, 2015

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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Topics

Commemorative events and holidays Congress Constitution and constitutional amendments Racial and ethnic relations U.S. Capitol U.S. history

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Summary

Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on December 8, 2015, for a ceremony to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which abolished slavery in the United States.

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Oct 13, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Oct 13, 2015

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 8, 2015

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7281)
Oct 8, 2015

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7281)
Oct 8, 2015

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7280-7281)
Oct 8, 2015

Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 5, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7125)
Oct 5, 2015

Introduced in Senate

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