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A resolution honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Nelson Mandela on the centenary of his birth

Introduced: July 18, 2018 Introduced by: Coons, Christopher A. Democratic · Delaware See on congress.gov
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5070-5071)
Jul 18, 2018
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Honors the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Nelson Mandela.

Encourages the Administration of President Donald Trump to foster the enduring relationship between the people and governments of South Africa and the United States.

What's happening now July 18, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5070-5071)

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 16
All 16 Democratic 16
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Jul 30, 2018
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Jul 30, 2018
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Jul 18, 2018
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Bennet, Michael F.
Colorado · Jul 18, 2018
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Booker, Cory A.
New Jersey · Jul 18, 2018
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Jul 18, 2018
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Kaine, Tim
Virginia · Jul 18, 2018
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Jul 18, 2018
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Jul 18, 2018
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Jul 18, 2018
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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Jul 18, 2018
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Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Jul 18, 2018
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Jul 18, 2018
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Jul 18, 2018
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Warren, Elizabeth
Massachusetts · Jul 18, 2018
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · Jul 18, 2018
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 579: A resolution honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Nelson Mandela on the centenary of his birth. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-579/
MLA
"S. Res. 579: A resolution honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Nelson Mandela on the centenary of his birth." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-579/.
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S. Res. 579, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-579/.
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