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Bill111th CongressFiled Apr 23, 2009Immigration
S.Res. 111

A resolution recognizing June 6, 2009, as the 70th anniversary of the tragic date when the M.S. St. Louis, a ship carrying Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany, returned to Europe after its passengers were refused admittance to the United States.

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (May 19, 2009)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes that June 6, 2009, marks the 70th anniversary of the date when the MS St. Louis returned to Europe after its passengers were refused admittance to the United States and other Western Hemisphere countries.

Honors the memory of the 937 refugees aboard the M.S. St. Louis, most of whom were Jews fleeing Nazi oppression, and 254 of whom subsequently died during the Holocaust.

Recognizes such anniversary as an opportunity to raise awareness about an important historical event whose lessons are relevant to current and future generations.

What just happenedMay 19, 2009

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5646)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI](D-WI)Sponsor
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  1. May 19, 2009Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5646)

  2. May 19, 2009Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5646)

  3. May 19, 2009Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5646)

    Judiciary Committee
  4. May 19, 2009Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5646)

    Judiciary Committee
  5. Apr 23, 2009IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4698)

    Judiciary Committee
  6. Apr 23, 2009IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4698)

  7. Apr 23, 2009IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentMay 19, 200982

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes that June 6, 2009, marks the 70th anniversary of the date when the MS St. Louis returned to Europe after its passengers were refused admittance to the United States and other Western Hemisphere countries.

Honors the memory of the 937 refugees aboard the M.S. St. Louis, most of whom were Jews fleeing Nazi oppression, and 254 of whom subsequently died during the Holocaust.

Recognizes such anniversary as an opportunity to raise awareness about an important historical event whose lessons are relevant to current and future generations.

Introduced in SenateApr 23, 200900

Recognizes that June 6, 2009, marks the 70th anniversary of the date when the M.S. St. Louis returned to Europe after its passengers were refused admittance to the United States and other Western Hemisphere countries.

Honors the memory of the 937 refugees aboard the M.S. St. Louis, most of whom were Jews fleeing Nazi oppression, and 254 of whom subsequently died during the Holocaust.

Recognizes such anniversary as an opportunity to raise awareness about an important historical event whose lessons are relevant to current and future generations.