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A resolution recognizing and honoring Walter Jerry Payton and expressing the condolences of the Senate to his family on his death.

Introduced: November 3, 1999 See on congress.gov

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Nov 3, 1999

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13867-13868)

Nov 3, 1999

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S13867-13868)

Nov 3, 1999

Introduced in Senate

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes Walter Jerry Payton as one of the greatest football players of all time, acknowledges his contributions to the Nation, and extends condolences to his wife and family on his death.

What's happening now November 3, 1999

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13867-13868)

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Cosponsors 1

Durbin, Richard J.

Illinois · Nov 3, 1999

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APA

U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 219: A resolution recognizing and honoring Walter Jerry Payton and expressing the condolences of the Senate to his family on his death.. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-SRES-219/

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"S. Res. 219: A resolution recognizing and honoring Walter Jerry Payton and expressing the condolences of the Senate to his family on his death.." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-SRES-219/.

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S. Res. 219, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-SRES-219/.

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[S. Res. 219: A resolution recognizing and honoring Walter Jerry Payton and expressing the condolences of the Senate to his family on his death.](https://openamerica.io/bill/106-SRES-219/)