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S. Con. Res. 17 111th Congress Senate

A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of a bust of Sojourner Truth.

Introduced: April 2, 2009 Introduced by: Kirsten E. Gillibrand Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 111th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 111th Congress (2009–2010) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4387)
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 Latest action April 2, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4387)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on April 28, 2009, to unveil a bust of Sojourner Truth.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HCONRES 86 Identical bill Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of a bust of Sojourner Truth.
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Con. Res. 17: A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of a bust of Sojourner Truth.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-SCONRES-17/
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"S. Con. Res. 17: A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of a bust of Sojourner Truth.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-SCONRES-17/.
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S. Con. Res. 17, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-SCONRES-17/.
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[S. Con. Res. 17: A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of a bust of Sojourner Truth.](https://openamerica.io/bill/111-SCONRES-17/)
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