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S.J.Res. 173 (100th)

A joint resolution to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution.

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Introduced

8 July 1987

Last action

28 September 1987 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.

Sponsors

Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN], Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL], Rep. Cochran, Thad [R-MS-4], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE], Sen. Sanford, Terry [D-NC], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL], Sen. Stennis, John C. [D-MS], Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA], Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Rep. Pressler, Larry [R-SD-1], Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK], Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Rep. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO-5], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Evans, Daniel J. [R-WA], Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO], Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL], Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Fowler, Wyche, Jr. [D-GA], Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV], Sen. Karnes, David K. [R-NE], Rep. Adams, Brock [D-WA-7], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law

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Summary

Declares that the Congress encourages all Americans to read the Constitution within one year of its 200th anniversary and strongly encourages Members of Congress, Federal judges, and officials of the executive branch to set the example in studying this cornerstone of democratic government.

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Timeline

  1. 8 July 1987

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 July 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 September 1987

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  4. 17 September 1987

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  5. 17 September 1987

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  6. 17 September 1987

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  7. 21 September 1987

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  8. 21 September 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Source: IntroReferral

  9. 28 September 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.

    Source: Committee

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