S.J.Res. 92 (101st): A joint resolution to invite the houses of worship of this Nation to celebrate the bicentennial of the inauguration of George Washington, the first President of the United States, by ringing bells at 12 noon on Sunday, April 30, 1989.

Introduced:
Apr 04, 1989 (101st Congress, 1989–1990)
Sponsor:
Sen. Mark Hatfield [R-OR]
Status:
Signed by the President
Slip Law:
This bill became Pub.L. 101-20.

The resolution’s title was written by the resolution’s sponsor. S.J.Res. stands for Senate joint resolution.

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Status

This resolution was enacted after being signed by the President on May 1, 1989.

Progress
Introduced Apr 04, 1989
Reported by Committee Apr 04, 1989
Passed Senate Apr 05, 1989
Passed House Apr 25, 1989
Signed by the President May 01, 1989
Cosponsors
2 cosponsors (2R) (show)
Committees

House Post Office and Civil Service

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Last updated May 01, 1989.

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4/4/1989--Introduced.
Invites U.S. houses of worship to celebrate the 200th anniversary of George Washington's inauguration by ringing bells at 12 noon on Sunday, April 30, 1989.

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