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S.J.Res. 55Became Law

A joint resolution commemorating the 200th Anniversary of U.S.-Portuguese Diplomatic Relations.

Recognizes the 200th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and Portugal.

Asserts the continued friendship and cooperation between the peoples of such countries.

Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the bicentennial of United States and Portuguese diplomatic relations.

Became Public Law No: 102-8.

Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI](D-RI)Sponsor
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  1. PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 102-8.

  2. BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 102-8.

  3. PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  9. FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 25).

  10. Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 25).

  11. FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business.

  12. FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until Feb. 27.

  13. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  14. FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

  15. FloorH30300

    Mr. Hamilton moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.

  16. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.

    Census and Population Subcommittee
  17. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred jointly to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Post Office and Civil Service Committee
  18. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred jointly to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  19. FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  20. Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  21. Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

  22. Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

  23. Discharge

    Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  24. Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  25. IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  26. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate