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A resolution relative to the death of William H. Rehnquist, Chief Justice of the United States.

Introduced: September 7, 2005 See on congress.gov
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Sep 7, 2005
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 95 - 0. Record Vote Number: 222. (consideration: CR S9707-9708; text as passed Senate: CR S9708; text of measure as introduced: CR S9737-9738)
Sep 7, 2005
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 95 - 0. Record Vote Number: 222.(consideration: CR S9707-9708; text as passed Senate: CR S9708; text of measure as introduced: CR S9737-9738)
Sep 7, 2005
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Acknowledges Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist's lifelong service to the United States. Commends his 33-year tenure on the U.S. Supreme Court and his many accomplishments as Chief Justice. Extends sympathy to his family and friends.

What's happening now September 7, 2005

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 95 - 0. Record Vote Number: 222. (consideration: CR S9707-9708; text as passed Senate: CR S9708; text of measure as introduced: CR S9737-9738)

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 Cosponsors 14
All 14 Democratic 6 Republican 8
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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Sep 7, 2005
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Sep 7, 2005
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Cornyn, John
Texas · Sep 7, 2005
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Crapo, Mike
Idaho · Sep 7, 2005
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Sep 7, 2005
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Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Sep 7, 2005
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Sep 7, 2005
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McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · Sep 7, 2005
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Murkowski, Lisa
Alaska · Sep 7, 2005
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Sep 7, 2005
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Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Sep 7, 2005
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Sep 7, 2005
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Thune, John
South Dakota · Sep 7, 2005
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Sep 7, 2005
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 234: A resolution relative to the death of William H. Rehnquist, Chief Justice of the United States.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-SRES-234/
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"S. Res. 234: A resolution relative to the death of William H. Rehnquist, Chief Justice of the United States.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-SRES-234/.
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S. Res. 234, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-SRES-234/.
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