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S.Res. 299 - A Resolution Recognizing the Religious and Historical Significance of the Festival of Diwali.

Commemorations. 110th Congress (2007-2008) View bill details
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A resolution recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali. (by CRS) 
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The bill was voted on in the Senate on November 13, 2007 
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1 proposed amendment. 1 accepted. View amendments 
Senate Vote: On Passage

PASSED by voice vote on November 14, 2007.

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A Resolution Recognizing the Religious and Historical Significance of the Festival of Diwali.

S.Res. 299 — 110th Congress (2007–2008)

Summary
A resolution recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali. (by CRS)
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A resolution recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.
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    Sponsor
    Robert Menéndez
    Co-Sponsors
    Subjects
    • Commemorations
    • Asian American ethnic groups
    • Asians
    • Hinduism
    • Holidays
    • India
    • Religion
    • South Asia
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    Major Actions
    Introduced8/03/2007
    Referred to Committee
    Amendments (1 proposed)
    Passed Senate11/14/2007
    Bill History
    Chamber/CommitteeMotionDateResult
    currently selectedSenateResolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.11/14/2007PASSED by voice vote
    select this voteSenateAmendment SA 3677 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.11/14/2007PASSED by voice vote
    ActionDateDescription
    Introduced8/03/2007
    8/03/2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
    11/14/2007Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
    11/14/2007Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
    currently selectedSenate Vote on Passage11/14/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
    11/14/2007Amendment SA 3677 proposed by Senator Durbin for Senator Menendez.
    select this voteVote11/14/2007Amendment SA 3677 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
    NumberSponsorDate OfferedStatus
    select this voteS. Amdt. 3677Menéndez, Robert [D-NJ]November 14, 2007Passed by voice vote on November 13, 2007.

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