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S.Res. 523 · 114th Congress

A resolution relating to the death of Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor, powerful advocate for peace and human…

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A resolution relating to the death of Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor, powerful advocate for peace and human rights, and award-winning author.

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MMR McConnellSponsor
99 cosponsors · 44 D, 53 R, 2 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 Jul 7, 2016
  2. Senate Passed Jul 7, 2016

Extends condolences to the family of Elie Wiesel, an award-winning author who helped the world understand the horrors of the Holocaust and gave a voice to those who suffered and perished in Nazi death camps.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Jul 7, 2016

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

Extends condolences to the family of Elie Wiesel, an award-winning author who helped the world understand the horrors of the Holocaust and gave a voice to those who suffered and perished in Nazi death camps.

Honors Wiesel's lifelong commitment to advancing human dignity, freedom, and respect throughout the world.

Expresses continued support for human rights and protection of religious liberty.

Expresses admiration for Wiesel's legacy as an example and advocate of the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of evil.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution relating to the death of Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor, powerful advocate for peace and human rights, and award-winning author.

Latest action (Jul 7, 2016): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4922-4923; text as passed Senate: CR S4919)

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jul 7, 2016

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

  1. Senate Introduced Jul 7, 2016
  2. Senate Passed Jul 7, 2016

No recorded floor vote found.