A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the many lessons…

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the many lessons still to be learned from Dr. King's example of nonviolence, courage, compassion, dignity, and public service.

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D StabenowSponsor

42 cosponsors · 36 D, 4 R, 2 I

37 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

Senate Introduced Jan 12, 2007
Senate Passed Jan 26, 2007

Observes and celebrates the national holiday honoring Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. Honors his example of nonviolence, courage, compassion, dignity, and public service. Pledges to advance the legacy of the Dr. King and encourages the U.S. people to celebrate the holiday and his life and legacy.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Jan 26, 2007

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

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 regarding Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the many lessons still to be learned from Dr. King's example of nonviolence, courage, compassion, dignity, and public service.

Latest action (Jan 26, 2007): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1245-1246; text as passed Senate: CR S1245-1246)

Policy area: Commemorations · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jan 12, 2007

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

Senate Introduced Jan 12, 2007
Senate Passed Jan 26, 2007

No recorded floor vote found.