A concurrent resolution honoring the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge fought during World War II, recognizing the valiant efforts of the Allied Forces in December 1944, and remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice, all of which contributed to the Allied victory in the European Theater.

Held at the desk.

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Version 55 · Passed Senate · Dec 12, 2019

This concurrent resolution commemorates, on December 16, 2019, the 75th anniversary of World War II's Battle of the Bulge. The resolution also recognizes the valiant efforts of the Allied Forces and expresses remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the Allied victory in the European Theater.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] · R–ND

Committees

Foreign Relations Committee

45 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

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Dec 13, 2019
Held at the desk.
Dec 13, 2019
Received in the House.
Dec 13, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 12, 2019
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7034)
Dec 12, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7034)
Dec 12, 2019
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7033-7034)
Dec 12, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 326.
Dec 12, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Dec 12, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Dec 11, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Jul 31, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5259-5260)
Jul 31, 2019
Introduced in Senate

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/23

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/23

Text version to examine: Engrossed in Senate · 2019-12-12.

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/23

Text version to examine: Engrossed in Senate · 2019-12-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/sconres23/BILLS-116sconres23es.htm

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/23

Text version to examine: Engrossed in Senate · 2019-12-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/sconres23/BILLS-116sconres23es.htm

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