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SCONRES 82 108th Congress Senate

A concurrent resolution recognizing the importance of Ralph Bunche as one of the great leaders of the United States, the first African-American Nobel Peace Prize winner, an accomplished scholar, a…

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Official title: A concurrent resolution recognizing the importance of Ralph Bunche as one of the great leaders of the United States, the first African-American Nobel Peace Prize winner, an accomplished scholar, a distinguished diplomat, and a tireless campaigner of civil rights for people throughout the world.

Introduced: November 25, 2003 See on congress.gov
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It was not agreed to before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Nov 25, 2003
Held at the desk.
Nov 25, 2003
Received in the House.
Nov 25, 2003
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 22, 2003
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S15569)
Nov 22, 2003
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S15569)
Nov 22, 2003
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15569)
Nov 22, 2003
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S15569)
Nov 18, 2003
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15082)
Nov 18, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15082-15083)
Nov 18, 2003
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action November 25, 2003

Held at the desk.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Recognizes Ralph Bunche as a pivotal 20th century figure in the struggle for human rights on a global scale. Urges the President to take appropriate measures to encourage the celebration of Bunche's achievements (including being the first African-American to receive the Nobel Peace Prize).

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 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Nov 25, 2003
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Nov 25, 2003
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Con. Res. 82: A concurrent resolution recognizing the importance of Ralph Bunche as one of the great leaders of the United States, the first African-American Nobel Peace Prize winner, an accomplished scholar, a distinguished diplomat, and a tireless campaigner of civil rights for people throughout the world.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-SCONRES-82/
MLA
"S. Con. Res. 82: A concurrent resolution recognizing the importance of Ralph Bunche as one of the great leaders of the United States, the first African-American Nobel Peace Prize winner, an accomplished scholar, a distinguished diplomat, and a tireless campaigner of civil rights for people throughout the world.." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-SCONRES-82/.
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S. Con. Res. 82, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-SCONRES-82/.
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[S. Con. Res. 82: A concurrent resolution recognizing the importance of Ralph Bunche as one of the great leaders of the United States, the first African-American Nobel Peace Prize winner, an accomplished scholar, a distinguished diplomat, and a tireless campaigner of civil rights for people throughout the world.](https://openamerica.io/bill/108-SCONRES-82/)
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