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Bill116th CongressFiled Oct 31, 2019Arts, Culture, Religion
S.Res. 402

A resolution honoring the life, work, and legacy of Toni Morrison.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 31, 2019)

This resolution extends heartfelt sympathy to the family of author Toni Morrison on the occasion of her death.

The resolution recognizes Toni Morrison as (1) one of the most formidable scholars, educators, and authors of the United States; and (2) a writer of the stature of other great literary figures of the United States, such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Mark Twain, and William Faulkner.

Finally, the resolution honors the life of Toni Morrison and her achievements in the humanities and literature.

What just happenedOct 31, 2019

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6357; text: CR S6343-6344)

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Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH](D-OH)Sponsor
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  1. Oct 31, 2019Floor

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6357; text: CR S6343-6344)

  2. Oct 31, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6357; text: CR S6343-6344)

  3. Oct 31, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Introduced in SenateOct 31, 2019

This resolution extends heartfelt sympathy to the family of author Toni Morrison on the occasion of her death.

The resolution recognizes Toni Morrison as (1) one of the most formidable scholars, educators, and authors of the United States; and (2) a writer of the stature of other great literary figures of the United States, such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Mark Twain, and William Faulkner.

Finally, the resolution honors the life of Toni Morrison and her achievements in the humanities and literature.

Passed SenateOct 31, 201955

This resolution extends heartfelt sympathy to the family of author Toni Morrison on the occasion of her death.

The resolution recognizes Toni Morrison as (1) one of the most formidable scholars, educators, and authors of the United States; and (2) a writer of the stature of other great literary figures of the United States, such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Mark Twain, and William Faulkner.

Finally, the resolution honors the life of Toni Morrison and her achievements in the humanities and literature.

A resolution honoring the life, work, and legacy of Toni Morrison. — Informed