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Public Law97th CongressInternational Affairs
S.J.Res. 142Became Law

A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating March 21, 1982, as Afghanistan Day, a day to commemorate the struggle of the people of Afghanistan against the occupation of their country by Soviet Forces.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 2, 1982)

Requests the President to designate March 21, 1982, as Afghanistan Day.

What just happenedMar 10, 1982

Became Public Law No: 97-151.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA](R-PA)Sponsor
36 cosponsors17 D19 R
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  1. Mar 10, 1982PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 97-151.

  2. Mar 10, 1982BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 97-151.

  3. Mar 10, 1982PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Mar 10, 1982BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Mar 9, 1982FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Mar 9, 1982President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Mar 9, 1982Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. Mar 4, 1982FloorH37100

    Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 345 - 0 (Record Vote No: 19).

  9. Mar 4, 1982Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 345 - 0 (Record Vote No: 19).

  10. Mar 4, 1982FloorH30000

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

  11. Mar 3, 1982Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 96-0. Record Vote No: 43.

  12. Mar 3, 1982Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 96-0. Record Vote No: 43.

  13. Mar 3, 1982Floor

    Considered by Senate.

  14. Mar 2, 1982Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 442.

  15. Mar 2, 1982Committee

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

    Judiciary Committee
  16. Mar 2, 1982Committee14000

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

    Judiciary Committee
  17. Mar 2, 1982Committee

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

    Judiciary Committee
  18. Feb 2, 1982IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  19. Feb 2, 1982IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate