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S.Res. 253 · 110th Congress

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the establishment of a Museum of the History of American…

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the establishment of a Museum of the History of American Diplomacy through private donations is a worthy endeavor.

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2 cosponsors · 1 D, 1 R

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  1. Senate Introduced Jun 25, 2007
  2. Senate Passed Sep 7, 2007

Expresses the the sense of the Senate that: (1) U.S. diplomats serving overseas and in the United States are in many cases the front line of our national security policy; (2) the people of the United States deserve a better understanding of the efforts of these brave men and women; (3) talented young people and their families should be encouraged to…

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Sep 7, 2007

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

Expresses the the sense of the Senate that: (1) U.S. diplomats serving overseas and in the United States are in many cases the front line of our national security policy; (2) the people of the United States deserve a better understanding of the efforts of these brave men and women; (3) talented young people and their families should be encouraged to consider foreign affairs careers as an important contribution to their country; (4) the establishment of a Museum of the History of American Diplomacy that highlights the work of these men and women throughout U.S. history is a worthy endeavor; and (5) the Foreign Affairs Museum Council's plan to fund the museum through private donations deserves Department of State support.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the establishment of a Museum of the History of American Diplomacy through private donations is a worthy endeavor.

Latest action (Sep 7, 2007): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11279-11280; text as passed Senate: CR S11280)

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jun 25, 2007

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  1. Senate Introduced Jun 25, 2007
  2. Senate Passed Sep 7, 2007

No recorded floor vote found.