HCONRES 115 · 100th Congress · Commemorations

A concurrent resolution providing for participation by delegations of members of both Houses of Congress in ceremonies to be held in April 1989 in New York City marking the 200th anniversaries of the implementation of the Constitution as the form of government of the United States, the inauguration of President George Washington, and the proposal of the Bill of Rights as the first ten amendments to the Constitution.

Introduced 1987-04-30· Sponsored by Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Voice Vote.(1988-10-19)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1988-10-04
Yea 421Nay 0
PassedHouse · 1988-10-04
Yea 421Nay 0

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides for the appointment of a delegation of Members of Congress to participate in ceremonies to be held in New York City in April 1989 commemorating the 200th anniversaries of: (1) the implementation of the Constitution as the form of government of the United States; (2) the inauguration of George Washington as the first President; and (3) the proposal of the Bill of Rights as the first ten amendments to the Constitution. Invites the President to join the delegation in participating in the ceremonies.…

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Cosponsors (20)

15 Democrats5 Republicans