Nov 15, 2011
112th Congress, 2011–2013
Died in a previous Congress
This resolution was introduced on November 15, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.
Representative for Delaware At Large
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Last Updated: Nov 15, 2011
Length: 3 pages
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H.J.Res. 2 (same title)
Failed Under Suspension — Nov 18, 2011
This is the first step in the legislative process.
Reintroduced Bill — Introduced
This activity took place on a related bill, H.J.Res. 69 (114th).
H.J.Res. 87 (112th) 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 112th Congress, which met from Jan 5, 2011 to Jan 3, 2013. Legislation not enacted by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.
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