H.Con.Res. 222 (104th): Providing that George Washington’s “Farewell Address” shall be read at the beginning of each Congress.

Introduced:
Sep 26, 1996 (104th Congress, 1995–1996)
Sponsor:
Rep. Robert Dornan [R-CA46]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

The resolution’s title was written by the resolution’s sponsor. H.Con.Res. stands for House concurrent resolution.

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Status

This resolution was introduced on September 26, 1996, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Sep 26, 1996
Cosponsors
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Last updated Sep 26, 1996.
2 pages

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9/26/1996--Introduced.
Requires that George Washington's "Farewell Address" be read aloud on the first day of the first regular session of each Congress in the Senate and in the House of Representatives by a Member designated by the Senate majority leader or the Speaker of the House, respectively.

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