S.Res. 612 (112th): A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Arlen Specter, distinguished former Senator for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Introduced:
Dec 10, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Robert “Bob” Casey Jr. [D-PA]
Status:
Agreed To (Simple Resolution)

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Status

This simple resolution was agreed to on December 10, 2012. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.

Progress
Introduced Dec 10, 2012
Agreed To (Simple Resolution) Dec 10, 2012
Cosponsors
99 cosponsors (50D, 47R, 2I) (show)
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Last updated Dec 10, 2012.
4 pages

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12/10/2012--Passed Senate without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that the Senate: (1) expresses profound sorrow at the death of the Honorable Arlen Specter, a former U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania; and (2) conveys its condolences to his family. Declares that when the Senate adjourns December 10, 2012, it stands adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Arlen Specter.

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