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SRES 523 114th Congress Senate

A resolution relating to the death of Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor, powerful advocate for peace and human rights, and award-winning author.

Introduced: July 7, 2016 Introduced by: McConnell, Mitch Republican · Kentucky See on congress.gov
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Jul 7, 2016
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4922-4923; text as passed Senate: CR S4919)
Jul 7, 2016
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4922-4923; text as passed Senate: CR S4919)
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 Latest action July 7, 2016

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4922-4923; text as passed Senate: CR S4919)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Extends condolences to the family of Elie Wiesel, an award-winning author who helped the world understand the horrors of the Holocaust and gave a voice to those who suffered and perished in Nazi death camps.

Honors Wiesel's lifelong commitment to advancing human dignity, freedom, and respect throughout the world.

Expresses continued support for human rights and protection of religious liberty.

Expresses admiration for Wiesel's legacy as an example and advocate of the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of evil.

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 Cosponsors 55
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Jul 7, 2016
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Barrasso, John
Wyoming · Jul 7, 2016
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Bennet, Michael F.
Colorado · Jul 7, 2016
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Jul 7, 2016
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Booker, Cory A.
New Jersey · Jul 7, 2016
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Boozman, John
Arkansas · Jul 7, 2016
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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Jul 7, 2016
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Capito, Shelley Moore
West Virginia · Jul 7, 2016
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Cassidy, Bill
Louisiana · Jul 7, 2016
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Jul 7, 2016
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Coons, Christopher A.
Delaware · Jul 7, 2016
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Cornyn, John
Texas · Jul 7, 2016
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Cotton, Tom
Arkansas · Jul 7, 2016
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Crapo, Mike
Idaho · Jul 7, 2016
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Cruz, Ted
Texas · Jul 7, 2016
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Daines, Steve
Montana · Jul 7, 2016
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Jul 7, 2016
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Ernst, Joni
Iowa · Jul 7, 2016
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Fischer, Deb
Nebraska · Jul 7, 2016
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Jul 7, 2016
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Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Jul 7, 2016
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Jul 7, 2016
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Heinrich, Martin
New Mexico · Jul 7, 2016
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Jul 7, 2016
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Hoeven, John
North Dakota · Jul 7, 2016
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Johnson, Ron
Wisconsin · Jul 7, 2016
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Kaine, Tim
Virginia · Jul 7, 2016
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King, Angus S., Jr.
Maine · Jul 7, 2016
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Jul 7, 2016
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Lankford, James
Oklahoma · Jul 7, 2016
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Lee, Mike
Utah · Jul 7, 2016
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Jul 7, 2016
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Jul 7, 2016
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Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Jul 7, 2016
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Murkowski, Lisa
Alaska · Jul 7, 2016
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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Jul 7, 2016
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Jul 7, 2016
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Paul, Rand
Kentucky · Jul 7, 2016
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Peters, Gary C.
Michigan · Jul 7, 2016
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Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Jul 7, 2016
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Risch, James E.
Idaho · Jul 7, 2016
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Rounds, Mike
South Dakota · Jul 7, 2016
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Jul 7, 2016
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Schatz, Brian
Hawaii · Jul 7, 2016
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Jul 7, 2016
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Scott, Tim
South Carolina · Jul 7, 2016
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Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · Jul 7, 2016
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Sullivan, Dan
Alaska · Jul 7, 2016
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Thune, John
South Dakota · Jul 7, 2016
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Tillis, Thomas
North Carolina · Jul 7, 2016
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 523: A resolution relating to the death of Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor, powerful advocate for peace and human rights, and award-winning author.. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-SRES-523/
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"S. Res. 523: A resolution relating to the death of Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor, powerful advocate for peace and human rights, and award-winning author.." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-SRES-523/.
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