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S.J.Res. 40Became Law

A joint resolution to designate the month of October 1985 as "National Down Syndrome Month".

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 5, 1985)

Designates October 1985 as National Down Syndrome Month.

What just happenedJul 24, 1985

Became Public Law No: 99-72.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN](R-IN)Sponsor
27 cosponsors15 D12 R
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  1. Jul 24, 1985PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 99-72.

  2. Jul 24, 1985BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 99-72.

  3. Jul 24, 1985PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Jul 24, 1985BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jul 17, 1985FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Jul 17, 1985President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 17, 1985Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. Jul 11, 1985FloorH37100

    Passed House by Voice Vote.

  9. Jul 11, 1985Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote.

  10. Jul 11, 1985FloorH30000

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

  11. Jul 11, 1985DischargeH12300

    House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Post Office and Civil Service Committee
  12. Jul 11, 1985Committee5500

    House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Post Office and Civil Service Committee
  13. May 20, 1985IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Post Office and Civil Service Committee
  14. May 15, 1985Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

  15. May 15, 1985Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

  16. May 9, 1985Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 113.

  17. May 9, 1985Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  18. May 9, 1985Committee14000

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  19. May 9, 1985Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  20. Feb 5, 1985IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Feb 5, 1985IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate