SRES 277
113th Congress
Senate
International Affairs
Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Cultural exchanges and relations
India
Religion
A resolution recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.
Introduced: October 30, 2013
Introduced by:
Warner, Mark R.
Democratic
· Virginia
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 4, 2013
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 4, 2013
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 4, 2013
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7800)
Nov 4, 2013
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7800)
Oct 31, 2013
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Oct 30, 2013
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7682)
Oct 30, 2013
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali, the festival of lights, and expresses respect for the people of India, Indian Americans, and members of the Indian diaspora around the world on this significant occasion.
What's happening now
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Committees of jurisdiction
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