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S.J.Res. 342 (100th)

A joint resolution to designate the week of November 28 through December 5, 1988, as "National Book Week."

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Introduced

20 June 1988

Last action

7 November 1988 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 100-635.

Sponsors

Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2], Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Stennis, John C. [D-MS], Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA], Rep. Cochran, Thad [R-MS-4], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT], Rep. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID-1], Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO], Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2], Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT], Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND], Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE], Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Rep. Adams, Brock [D-WA-7], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX]

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Source updated

10 August 2026

Summary

Designates the period of November 28 through December 5, 1988, as National Book Week.

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Timeline

  1. 20 June 1988

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 June 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 July 1988

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  4. 25 July 1988

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 832.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 25 July 1988

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  6. 25 July 1988

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  7. 26 July 1988

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 26 July 1988

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 1 August 1988

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Source: IntroReferral

  10. 1 August 1988

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  11. 21 October 1988

    Passed

    Passed House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  12. 21 October 1988

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  13. 21 October 1988

    Floor

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  14. 21 October 1988

    Discharge

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

    Source: Discharge

  15. 21 October 1988

    Committee

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

    Source: Committee

  16. 28 October 1988

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  17. 28 October 1988

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  18. 28 October 1988

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  19. 7 November 1988

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 100-635.

    Source: President

  20. 7 November 1988

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  21. 7 November 1988

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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