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S.Res. 220 · 112th Congress

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the June 30, 2011, opening of the Tom Lantos…

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the June 30, 2011, opening of the Tom Lantos Institute in Budapest, Hungary.

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  1. Senate Introduced Jun 29, 2011
  2. Senate Passed Jun 29, 2011

Expresses the sense of the Senate: (1) recognizing the opening of the Tom Lantos Institute in Budapest, Hungary; (2) acknowledging the government of Hungary for honoring the legacy of Congressman Lantos; (3) supporting the principles of the Institute, including democracy, pluralism, and human and minority rights; (4) supporting the education of present and…

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Jun 29, 2011

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

Expresses the sense of the Senate: (1) recognizing the opening of the Tom Lantos Institute in Budapest, Hungary; (2) acknowledging the government of Hungary for honoring the legacy of Congressman Lantos; (3) supporting the principles of the Institute, including democracy, pluralism, and human and minority rights; (4) supporting the education of present and future generations in Central and Eastern Europe which will contribute to regional cooperation, historical reconciliation, and tolerance throughout the Euro-Atlantic region; and (5) encouraging the people and the governments of the United States and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe to continue to deepen their relations.

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 the June 30, 2011, opening of the Tom Lantos Institute in Budapest, Hungary.

Latest action (Jun 29, 2011): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4239; text as passed Senate: CR S4239; text of measure as introduced: CR S4236)

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jun 29, 2011

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  1. Senate Introduced Jun 29, 2011
  2. Senate Passed Jun 29, 2011

No recorded floor vote found.