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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · May 10, 2007
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Honors the life and accomplishments of Gian Carlo Menotti (opera composer) and recognizes the success of the Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, South Carolina, which he founded.
People & committees
Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1] · R–SC
Legislative record
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6001; text as passed Senate: CR S6001)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6001; text as passed Senate: CR S6001)
Received in the Senate.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4076)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4076)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 68.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4076-4078)
Ms. Clarke moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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