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Version 80 · Reported to Senate without amendment · Feb 8, 2007
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Encourages all people in the United States to participate in a moment of silence (on March 26, 2007, National Support the Troops Day) to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the U.S. Armed Forces both at home and abroad.
People & committees
Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] · D–MI
Legislative record
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 22.
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S923)
Introduced in Senate
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