A concurrent resolution providing for the attendance of Representatives, Senators, and other appropriate persons at a special ceremony and related events to be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in honor of the bicentennial of the Constitution and in commemoration of the Great Compromise of the Constitutional Convention.

Summary

Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to designate, from among the Representatives and Senators from each State, one official delegate to represent the Congress at a special ceremony in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in honor of the bicentennial of the Constitution and in commemoration of the Great Compromise of the Constitutional Convention. Declares that the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the majority and minority leaders of the House of Representatives and of the Senate shall also be official delegates. Authorizes the designation of additional Representatives, Senators, and other appropriate persons to participate in related events. Makes available amounts necessary to carry out this resolution from the House of Representatives and from the Senate.

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Timeline

1. 28 May 1987

   Introduced

   Received in the Senate.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 28 May 1987

   Passed

   Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

3. 28 May 1987

   Passed

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

   Source: Floor

4. 28 May 1987

   Floor

   Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

   Source: Floor

5. 28 May 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

6. 28 May 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

7. 17 June 1987

   Floor

   Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

   Source: Floor

8. 17 June 1987

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

9. 18 June 1987

   Floor

   Message on Senate action sent to the House.

   Source: Floor

10. 26 June 1987

    Passed

    House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

11. 26 June 1987

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: NotUsed

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Documents

2 official files

• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 17 June 1987

  Open at official source

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 28 May 1987

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18] · R · Sponsor

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