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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jul 21, 2010
Recognizes the 20th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Pledges to continue to work on a bipartisan basis to identify and address the remaining barriers that undermine the nation's goals of equality of opportunity, independent living, economic self-sufficiency, and full participation for Americans with disabilities.
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Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] · D–IA
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay. 100 - 0. Record Vote Number: 217. (text: CR S6146-6147)
Senate roll call 217 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay. 100 - 0. Record Vote Number: 217.(text: CR S6146-6147)
Senate roll call 217 · Individual votesMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6131-6144, S6146-6147)
Submitted in the Senate. Ordered Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 475. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6087)
Introduced in Senate
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