A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that Rachel Carson is recognized on the twenty-fifth anniversary of her book "Silent Spring", for her outstanding contributions to public awareness and understanding of environmental issues.

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Introduced

3 August 1987

Last action

30 October 1987 · Passed

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME], Sen. Adams, Brock [D-WA], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK], Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Evans, Daniel J. [R-WA], Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN], Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH], Sen. Karnes, David K. [R-NE], Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD], Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI], Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR], Sen. Quayle, Dan [R-IN], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE], Sen. Sanford, Terry [D-NC], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD]

Subjects

Environment

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10 August 2026

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Summary

Recognizes the contributions of Rachel Carson to public awareness and understanding of environmental issues on the 25th anniversary of her book, "Silent Spring."

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Timeline

3 August 1987
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Source: IntroReferral
3 August 1987
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
29 October 1987
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 413.
Source: Calendars
29 October 1987
Reported
Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Source: Committee
29 October 1987
Reported
Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Source: Committee
30 October 1987
Passed
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
30 October 1987
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-resolution/267
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us · 100-sres-267 · source updated 10 August 2026