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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · May 19, 2016
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Recognizes the special ties between Ireland and the United States and importance of nurturing and renewing the unique relationship between the two countries.
Welcomes the program of commemorations in the United States marking the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising of Ireland, including the events taking place in Washington, DC.
People & committees
Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] · D–VT
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3036; text as passed Senate: CR 5/18/2016 S2978)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3036; text as passed Senate: CR 5/18/2016 S2978)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 476.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced in Senate
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