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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Dec 17, 2007
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Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Julia Carson, late a Representative from the state of Indiana.
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Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] · D–NV
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15791; text as passed Senate: CR S15791; text of measure as introduced: CR S15771-15772)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S15791; text as passed Senate: CR S15791; text of measure as introduced: CR S15771-15772)
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