A resolution to refer S. 2188 entitled "A bill for the relief of the Pottawatomi Nation in Canada for the proportionate share of tribal funds and annuities under treaties between the Pottawatomi Nation and the United States, and for other purposes", to the Chief Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a report on the bill.

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jun 14, 1994

Refers S. 2188, a bill for the relief of the Pottawatomi Nation in Canada, to the chief judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D–HI

Committees

Judiciary Committee

1 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL]

Legislative record

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Oct 4, 1994
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Oct 4, 1994
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Sep 28, 1994
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 687.
Sep 28, 1994
Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden without amendment. Without written report.
Sep 28, 1994
Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden without amendment. Without written report.
Sep 28, 1994
Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sep 22, 1994
Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice. Approved for full committee consideration without amendment favorably.
Jul 21, 1994
Referred to Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice.
Jun 14, 1994
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Jun 14, 1994
Introduced in Senate

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Discuss S.Res.223, 103rd Congress: A resolution to refer S. 2188 entitled "A bill for the relief of the Pottawatomi Nation in Canada for the proportionate share of tribal funds and annuities under treaties between the Pottawatomi Nation and the United States, and for other purposes", to the Chief Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a report on the bill.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-resolution/223

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 1994-10-04.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/sres223/BILLS-103sres223ats.htm

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Discuss S.Res.223, 103rd Congress: A resolution to refer S. 2188 entitled "A bill for the relief of the Pottawatomi Nation in Canada for the proportionate share of tribal funds and annuities under treaties between the Pottawatomi Nation and the United States, and for other purposes", to the Chief Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a report on the bill.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-resolution/223

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 1994-10-04.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/sres223/BILLS-103sres223ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-08-10T11:51:27Z. 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.

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Discuss S.Res.223, 103rd Congress: A resolution to refer S. 2188 entitled "A bill for the relief of the Pottawatomi Nation in Canada for the proportionate share of tribal funds and annuities under treaties between the Pottawatomi Nation and the United States, and for other purposes", to the Chief Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a report on the bill.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-resolution/223

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 1994-10-04.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/sres223/BILLS-103sres223ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-08-10T11:51:27Z. 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.

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Discuss S.Res.223, 103rd Congress: A resolution to refer S. 2188 entitled "A bill for the relief of the Pottawatomi Nation in Canada for the proportionate share of tribal funds and annuities under treaties between the Pottawatomi Nation and the United States, and for other purposes", to the Chief Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a report on the bill.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-resolution/223

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 1994-10-04.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/sres223/BILLS-103sres223ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-08-10T11:51:27Z. 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.Res.223 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.