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S.Res. 489 · 109th Congress

A resolution relative to the death of Lloyd Bentsen, distinguished member of the United States Senate.

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99 cosponsors · 44 D, 54 R, 1 I
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99 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

  1. Senate Introduced May 23, 2006
  2. Senate Passed May 23, 2006

Declares that the Senate honors the life and legacy of the Honorable Lloyd Bentsen, a former member of the United States Senate. Extends its warmest sympathies to his family members and friends.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · May 23, 2006

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Declares that the Senate honors the life and legacy of the Honorable Lloyd Bentsen, a former member of the United States Senate. Extends its warmest sympathies to his family members and friends.

Declares that when the Senate adjourns on May 23, 2006, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Bentsen.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution relative to the death of Lloyd Bentsen, distinguished member of the United States Senate.

Latest action (May 23, 2006): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5027-5029; text as passed Senate: CR S5029; text of measure as introduced: CR S4971)

Policy area: Commemorations · Origin: Senate · Introduced: May 23, 2006

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  1. Senate Introduced May 23, 2006
  2. Senate Passed May 23, 2006

No recorded floor vote found.