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S.J.Res. 104 (99th)

A joint resolution to proclaim October 23, 1985, as "A time of remembrance" for all victims of terrorism throughout the world.

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

3 April 1985

Last action

28 October 1985 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 99-132.

Sponsors

Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Andrews, Mark [R-ND], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Sen. East, John P. [R-NC], Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL], Sen. Hecht, Chic [R-NV], Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH], Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV], Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA], Sen. Quayle, Dan [R-IN], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID], Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK], Sen. Mattingly, Mack [R-GA], Sen. Abdnor, James [R-SD], Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD], Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN]

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10 August 2026

Summary

Proclaims October 23, 1985, as A Time of Remembrance for all victims of terrorism. Urges Americans to wear a purple ribbon in honor of the sacrifices made in pursuit of peace and freedom. Authorizes and requests the President to call upon U.S. departments, agencies, and other interested parties to fly U.S. flags at half staff.

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Timeline

  1. 3 April 1985

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 April 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 May 1985

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 103.

    Source: Calendars

  4. 2 May 1985

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 2 May 1985

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  6. 3 May 1985

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 3 May 1985

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 6 May 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Source: IntroReferral

  9. 22 October 1985

    Passed

    Passed House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  10. 22 October 1985

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  11. 22 October 1985

    Floor

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  12. 22 October 1985

    Discharge

    House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  13. 22 October 1985

    Committee

    House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  14. 23 October 1985

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  15. 23 October 1985

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  16. 23 October 1985

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  17. 28 October 1985

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 99-132.

    Source: President

  18. 28 October 1985

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  19. 28 October 1985

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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Public Law (PDF)

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  • Public Law (PDF)

    Public Law · EN · 29 October 1985

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 3 April 1985

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