PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2504; text as passed Senate: CR S2504)
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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Dec 5, 2001
Commends the staffs of Members of Congress, the Capitol Police, the Office of the Attending Physician and his health care staff, and other members of the Capitol Hill community for their courage, professionalism, and dedication to serving the public in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, attacks and the release of anthrax in Senator Daschle's office.Recognizes congressional leadership, congressional employees, the Capitol Police, and the Office of the Attending Physician and the health care professionals in his office, in particular, who by their quick actions and early intervention prevented actual cases of anthrax within the Capitol Complex.Requests that the President recognize the courage and professionalism of congressional staff, the Capitol Police, and other members of the Capitol Hill community for their public service in continuing to do the public's business in defiance of terrorist attacks.
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Sen. Cleland, Max [D-GA] · D–GA
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2504; text as passed Senate: CR S2504)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2504; text as passed Senate: CR S2504)
Star Print ordered on on the resolution.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 342.
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12456-12457)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12457)
Introduced in Senate
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