HRES 162 · 100th Congress · International Affairs

A resolution paying special tribute to Portuguese diplomat Dr. de Sousa Mendes for his extraordinary acts of mercy and justice during World War II.

Introduced 1987-05-08· Sponsored by Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15]· House

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Latest: Resolution Agreed to in House (Amended) by Voice Vote.(1987-08-06)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Honors the late Portuguese diplomat, Dr. Aristides de Sousa Mendes do Amarel e Abranches, for his extraordinary acts of mercy and justice during World War II.…

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Cosponsors (20)

14 Democrats6 Republicans
Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24]CA
Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9]CA
Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11]CA
Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6]CA
Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7]CA
Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4]CA
Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]MA
Rep. St Germain, Fernand J. [D-RI-1]RI
Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7]NY
Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1]OR
Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-3]VA
Rep. Boland, Edward P. [D-MA-2]MA
Rep. Bruce, Terry L. [D-IL-19]IL
Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5]TX
Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2]NY
Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-21]NY
Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3]MN
Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15]NY
Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29]NY
Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19]CA