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S.J.Res. 22 (115th): A joint resolution granting the consent and approval of Congress to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the State of Maryland, and the District of Columbia to enter into a compact relating to the establishment of the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission.

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Photo of sponsor Timothy “Tim” Kaine

Timothy “Tim” Kaine

Sponsor. Senator for Virginia. Democrat.

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Last Updated: May 16, 2017
Length: 28 pages
Introduced
Feb 15, 2017
115th Congress, 2017–2019
Status
Enacted Via Other Measures

Provisions of this resolution were incorporated into other resolutions which were enacted.

This resolution was incorporated into:

H.J.Res. 76: Granting the consent and approval of Congress for the Commonwealth of Virginia, the State of Maryland, and the District of Columbia to enter into a compact relating to the establishment ...
Enacted — Signed by the President on Aug 22, 2017. (compare text)
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History

Feb 15, 2017
 
Introduced

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May 16, 2017
 
Passed Senate (House next)

The resolution was passed in a vote in the Senate. It goes to the House next. The vote was by Unanimous Consent so no record of individual votes was made.

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Jul 17, 2017
 
Final Bill — Passed House (Senate next)

This activity took place on a related bill, H.J.Res. 76 (115th), possibly in lieu of similar activity on S.J.Res. 22 (115th).
Aug 4, 2017
 
Final Bill — Passed Senate

This activity took place on a related bill, H.J.Res. 76 (115th), possibly in lieu of similar activity on S.J.Res. 22 (115th).
Aug 22, 2017
 
Final Bill — Enacted — Signed by the President

This activity took place on a related bill, H.J.Res. 76 (115th), possibly in lieu of similar activity on S.J.Res. 22 (115th).

S.J.Res. 22 (115th) was a joint resolution in the United States Congress.

A joint resolution is often used in the same manner as a bill. If passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and signed by the President, it becomes a law. Joint resolutions are also used to propose amendments to the Constitution.

This joint resolution was introduced in the 115th Congress, which met from Jan 3, 2017 to Jan 3, 2019. Legislation not enacted by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.

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