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Bill113th CongressFiled Feb 26, 2013Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
S.Res. 56

A resolution recognizing the significance of the 100th anniversary of the death of Harriet Ross Tubman.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 26, 2013)

Recognizes: (1) the 100th anniversary of the death of Harriet Tubman, whose dedication and commitment to serving in any capacity necessary to pursue the promise of American ideals and the principles of humanity continue to inspire all individuals who cherish freedom; (2) the work of Tubman and other individuals who created the underground railroad network to achieve freedom for individuals enslaved during the Antebellum Era of the United States; and (3) the Harriet Tubman Organization of Cambridge, Maryland, and the Harriet Tubman Home, Inc., and the Harriet Tubman Boosters Club, both of Auburn, New York, for preserving the heritage of the United States.

Encourages the people of the United States to honor and preserve Tubman's legacy.

What just happenedFeb 26, 2013

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S879-880; text as passed Senate: CR S878)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD](D-MD)Sponsor
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  • Agreed to SenateFeb 26, 2013
  1. Feb 26, 2013Floor

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S879-880; text as passed Senate: CR S878)

  2. Feb 26, 2013Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S879-880; text as passed Senate: CR S878)

  3. Feb 26, 2013IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Introduced in SenateFeb 26, 2013

Recognizes: (1) the 100th anniversary of the death of Harriet Tubman, whose dedication and commitment to serving in any capacity necessary to pursue the promise of American ideals and the principles of humanity continue to inspire all individuals who cherish freedom; (2) the work of Tubman and other individuals who created the underground railroad network to achieve freedom for individuals enslaved during the Antebellum Era of the United States; and (3) the Harriet Tubman Organization of Cambridge, Maryland, and the Harriet Tubman Home, Inc., and the Harriet Tubman Boosters Club, both of Auburn, New York, for preserving the heritage of the United States.

Encourages the people of the United States to honor and preserve Tubman's legacy.

Passed Senate without amendmentFeb 26, 201382

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes: (1) the 100th anniversary of the death of Harriet Tubman, whose dedication and commitment to serving in any capacity necessary to pursue the promise of American ideals and the principles of humanity continue to inspire all individuals who cherish freedom; (2) the work of Tubman and other individuals who created the underground railroad network to achieve freedom for individuals enslaved during the Antebellum Era of the United States; and (3) the Harriet Tubman Organization of Cambridge, Maryland, and the Harriet Tubman Home, Inc., and the Harriet Tubman Boosters Club, both of Auburn, New York, for preserving the heritage of the United States.

Encourages the people of the United States to honor and preserve Tubman's legacy.