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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jan 26, 2010
Calls on the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend and the United States Postal Service (USPS) to issue a commemorative stamp honoring the life of Elijah Parish Lovejoy and commemorating the 175th anniversary of his death.
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Sen. Burris, Roland [D-IL] · D–IL
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A procedural vote is different from passage. Passage in one chamber does not establish enactment. Explore the glossary.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security.
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S256)
Introduced in Senate
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