A resolution recognizing the historical, cultural, and religious significance of the 550th birthday of Guru Nanak and the contributions and sacrifices made by Sikhs of the United States.
Latest action · Nov 14, 2019 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 10/31/2019 S6339)
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 simple resolution is the business of one chamber alone: it is not sent to the other chamber or to the President, and does not become law.
- IntroducedOct 31, 2019
- Agreed to in SenateNov 14, 2019
Summary
This resolution recognizes the contributions and sacrifices made by Sikhs of the United States and expresses respect for all Sikhs who practice their faith.
The resolution also recognizes the historical, cultural, and religious significance of Guru Nanak's 550th birthday.
Additionally, the resolution recognizes the discrimination Sikhs of the United States have faced.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Oct 31, 2019.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MD | Benjamin L. Cardin | Original | Oct 31, 2019 |
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 Oct 31, 2019Discharged Nov 14, 2019 |
Actions 5
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Nov 14, 2019Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6614)
- Nov 14, 2019Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6614)
- Nov 14, 2019Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 10/31/2019 S6339)
- Oct 31, 2019Introduced in Senate
- Oct 31, 2019Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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 S6614 | Mitch McConnell R-KY | Nov 14, 2019 |
| Senate | Text printed S6339 | — | Oct 31, 2019 |
Related bills 4
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRES 427 | A resolution recognizing the historical, cultural, and religious significance of Sikh Americans, and for other purposes. | Related bill | Nov 14, 2019 |
| HRES 538 | Recognizing the historical, cultural, and religious significance of Sikh Americans, and for other purposes. | Related bill | Aug 6, 2019 |
| HRES 680 | Recognizing the historical, cultural, and religious significance of the 550th birthday of Guru Nanak and the contributions and sacrifices made by Sikhs of the United States. | Related bill | Nov 8, 2019 |
| HRES 689 | Recognizing the significance of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, to Sikh Americans and Sikhs worldwide. | Related bill | Nov 12, 2019 |
Titles 1
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- A resolution recognizing the historical, cultural, and religious significance of the 550th birthday of Guru Nanak and the contributions and sacrifices made by Sikhs of the United States.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Nov 14, 2019Agreed to Senate
- Oct 31, 2019Introduced in Senate
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