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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Feb 3, 1998
Congratulates President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga and the people and Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on the celebration of 50 years of independence on February 4, 1998.
People & committees
Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] · R–KS
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5400)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S5400)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 372.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Helms without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Helms without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S326)
Introduced in Senate
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