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A resolution recognizing the historical importance of Associate Justice Clarence Thomas.

Introduced: January 12, 2017 Introduced by: Cornyn, John Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Associate Justice Clarence Thomas is a historically significant African-American who has made an important contribution to U.S. jurisprudence, and (2) his life and work should have a prominent place in the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

What's happening now January 12, 2017

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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  • HRES 50 Identical bill Recognizing the historical importance of Associate Justice Clarence Thomas.
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Cruz, Ted
Texas · Jan 12, 2017
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Lee, Mike
Utah · Jan 12, 2017
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Scott, Tim
South Carolina · Jan 12, 2017
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 13: A resolution recognizing the historical importance of Associate Justice Clarence Thomas.. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-13/
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"S. Res. 13: A resolution recognizing the historical importance of Associate Justice Clarence Thomas.." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-13/.
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