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S.J.Res. 272 (99th)

A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating March 21, 1986, as Afghanistan Day, a day to commemorate the struggle of the people of Afghanistan against the occupation of their country by Soviet forces.

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

7 February 1986

Last action

21 March 1986 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 99-262.

Sponsors

Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH], Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV], Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL], Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID], Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT], Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Mattingly, Mack [R-GA], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Hecht, Chic [R-NV], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA]

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Summary

Authorizes and requests the President to designate March 21, 1986, as Afghanistan Day.

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Timeline

  1. 7 February 1986

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 February 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 March 1986

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 548.

    Source: Calendars

  4. 6 March 1986

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  5. 6 March 1986

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  6. 19 March 1986

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 19 March 1986

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 20 March 1986

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  9. 20 March 1986

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 20 March 1986

    Passed

    Passed House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  11. 20 March 1986

    Floor

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  12. 21 March 1986

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  13. 21 March 1986

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 99-262.

    Source: President

  14. 21 March 1986

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  15. 21 March 1986

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  16. 21 March 1986

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

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  • Public Law (PDF)

    Public Law · EN · 22 March 1986

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 7 February 1986

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