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S.Res. 98 (97th)

A resolution to designate February of each year as "American History Month".

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Introduced

17 March 1981

Last action

18 November 1981 · Passed

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA], Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ], Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ]

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10 August 2026

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Summary

Requests the President to designate February of each year as "American History Month."

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Timeline

  1. 17 March 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 March 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 November 1981

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 17 November 1981

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond favorably with amendments and an amendment to the title. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  5. 17 November 1981

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 380.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 18 November 1981

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  7. 18 November 1981

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

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Documents

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 18 November 1981

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 17 November 1981

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 17 March 1981

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