A resolution recognizing June 6, 2009, as the 70th anniversary of the tragic date when the M.S. St. Louis, a ship carrying Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany, returned to Europe after its passengers were refused admittance to the United States.

Summary

Recognizes that June 6, 2009, marks the 70th anniversary of the date when the M.S. St. Louis returned to Europe after its passengers were refused admittance to the United States and other Western Hemisphere countries. Honors the memory of the 937 refugees aboard the M.S. St. Louis, most of whom were Jews fleeing Nazi oppression, and 254 of whom subsequently died during the Holocaust. Recognizes such anniversary as an opportunity to raise awareness about an important historical event whose lessons are relevant to current and future generations.

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Timeline

1. 23 April 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 23 April 2009

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4698)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 23 April 2009

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4698)

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 19 May 2009

   Passed

   Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5646)

   Source: Floor

5. 19 May 2009

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5646)

   Source: Floor

6. 19 May 2009

   Discharge

   Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5646)

   Source: Discharge

7. 19 May 2009

   Committee

   Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5646)

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Agreed to Senate · 19 May 2009 · Download file
• Introduced in Senate · 23 April 2009 · Download file

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• Agreed to Senate (text)

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Sponsors

• Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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