S.Con.Res.81 / 107th Congress

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress to welcome the Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on the occasion of his visit to the United States, and to affirm that India is a valued friend and partner and an important ally in the campaign against international terrorism.

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S.Con.Res.81 through Congress

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SenateNov 8, 2001IntroducedOfficial record

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Latest House action · Nov 9, 2001

Held at the desk.

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Related House measure: H.Con.Res.264 Expressing the sense of Congress to welcome the Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on the occasion of his visit to the United States, and to affirm that India is a valued friend and partner and an important ally in the campaign against international terrorism.

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Nov 8, 2001

Welcomes the Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, to the United States.Expresses gratitude to the Government of India for its expressions of sympathy for the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and its demonstrated willingness to fully cooperate with the United States in the campaign against terrorism.Pledges commitment to the continued expansion of friendship and cooperation between the United States and India.

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Who introduced it

Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] · D–DE

Committees

9 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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Nov 9, 2001
Held at the desk.
Nov 9, 2001
Received in the House.
Nov 8, 2001
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11633; text as passed Senate: CR S11630)
Nov 8, 2001
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11633; text as passed Senate: CR S11630)
Nov 8, 2001
Introduced in Senate

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HCONRES 264 · Expressing the sense of Congress to welcome the Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on the occasion of his visit to the United States, and to affirm that India is a valued friend and partner and an important ally in the campaign against international terrorism.

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Analyze S.Con.Res.81 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Con.Res.81, 107th Congress: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress to welcome the Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on the occasion of his visit to the United States, and to affirm that India is a valued friend and partner and an important ally in the campaign against international terrorism.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/81

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2001-11-08.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/sconres81/BILLS-107sconres81ats.htm

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Analyze S.Con.Res.81 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Con.Res.81, 107th Congress: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress to welcome the Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on the occasion of his visit to the United States, and to affirm that India is a valued friend and partner and an important ally in the campaign against international terrorism.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/81

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2001-11-08.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/sconres81/BILLS-107sconres81ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:37:09Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Con.Res.81 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss S.Con.Res.81, 107th Congress: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress to welcome the Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on the occasion of his visit to the United States, and to affirm that India is a valued friend and partner and an important ally in the campaign against international terrorism.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/81

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2001-11-08.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/sconres81/BILLS-107sconres81ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:37:09Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Con.Res.81 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss S.Con.Res.81, 107th Congress: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress to welcome the Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on the occasion of his visit to the United States, and to affirm that India is a valued friend and partner and an important ally in the campaign against international terrorism.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/81

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2001-11-08.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/sconres81/BILLS-107sconres81ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:37:09Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Con.Res.81 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.