PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8846; text as passed Senate: CR S8846)
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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jun 20, 2003
Prohibits Members of the Senate and other persons from removing works of art, historical objects, or exhibits from the Senate wing of the Capitol or any Senate office building for personal use.
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Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] · D–CT
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8846; text as passed Senate: CR S8846)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8846; text as passed Senate: CR S8846)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 181.
Committee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator Lott without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator Lott without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Rules and Administration. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8306)
Introduced in Senate
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