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H.J.Res. 291 (100th)

A joint resolution conferring the honorary status of Librarian of Congress Emeritus on Daniel J. Boorstin.

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Introduced

21 May 1987

Last action

21 July 1987 · Floor

Status

House Incorporated this Measure (Amended) in S.1020 as an Amendment.

Sponsors

Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20], Rep. Annunzio, Frank [D-IL-11], Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3], Rep. Swift, Al [D-WA-2], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6], Rep. Roberts, Pat [R-KS-1], Rep. Jones, Ed [D-TN-7], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2], Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Boggs, Corinne C. (Lindy) [D-LA-2], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11], SANDER LEVIN, Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-34], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Skaggs, David E. [D-CO-2], Rep. Gray, Kenneth J. [D-IL-24], Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15], PETER DEFAZIO, Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10], Rep. Pashayan, Charles, Jr. [R-CA-17], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-11], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38], Rep. Edwards, Mickey [R-OK-5], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12], Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-30], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36], Rep. Buechner, Jack [R-MO-2]

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Summary

Provides that, upon retirement from service as the Librarian of Congress, Daniel J. Boorstin may be known as the Librarian of Congress Emeritus. States that such honorary designation shall not constitute an appointment in the civil service under specified Federal law. Provides that as Librarian of Congress Emeritus, Dr. Boorstin may receive incidental administrative and clerical support through the Library of Congress.

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Timeline

  1. 21 May 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on House Administration.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 May 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 May 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 May 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials.

    Source: Committee

  5. 28 May 1987

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    Source: Committee

  6. 28 May 1987

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 24 June 1987

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported.

    Source: Committee

  8. 24 June 1987

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 13 July 1987

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 131.

    Source: Calendars

  10. 13 July 1987

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on House Administration. Report No: 100-215.

    Source: Committee

  11. 13 July 1987

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on House Administration. Report No: 100-215.

    Source: Committee

  12. 21 July 1987

    Floor

    Laid on Table in House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  13. 21 July 1987

    Passed

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  14. 21 July 1987

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  15. 21 July 1987

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

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