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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Mar 23, 2000
Recognizes the unique role of the Indian Tribes and their members in the United States. Commemorates the vision and leadership of President Nixon, and every succeeding President, in fostering the policy of Indian Self-Determination.
People & committees
Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO] · R–CO
Legislative record
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5935; text: CR S5935)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5935; text: CR S5935)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 611.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Campbell without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Campbell without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1685)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1685-1686)
Introduced in Senate
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