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S.J.Res. 51 (104th)

A joint resolution saluting and congratulating Polish people around the world as, on May 3, 1996, they commemorate the 205th anniversary of the adoption of Poland's first constitution.

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Introduced

18 April 1996

Last action

9 May 1996 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.

Sponsors

Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24], Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI], Sen. Moseley-Braun, Carol [D-IL], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE], Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Rep. Brown, Hank [R-CO-4], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law

Summary

Congratulates Polish people around the world, including Americans of Polish descent, on the 205th anniversary of the adoption of the first Polish constitution on May 3, 1996.

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Timeline

  1. 18 April 1996

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 April 1996

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3632)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 April 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 May 1996

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4567-4568)

    Source: Floor

  5. 1 May 1996

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S4567-4568)

    Source: Floor

  6. 1 May 1996

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  7. 1 May 1996

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  8. 2 May 1996

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  9. 2 May 1996

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  10. 2 May 1996

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  11. 2 May 1996

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  12. 9 May 1996

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

Documents

7 official files

Referred in House (text)

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