H.J.Res. 26 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Proclaiming Casimir Pulaski to be an honorary citizen of the United States posthumously.
H.J.Res. 26 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Mar 2, 2009, sponsored by Dennis J. Kucinich with 39 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 2, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 39
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Public law
- Public Law 111-94
What it does
Proclaims Casimir Pulaski, a Polish military officer who fought on the side of the American colonists against the British in the American Revolutionary War, as an honorary U.S. citizen, posthumously.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dennis J. Kucinich (D-OH). Co-sponsors: 26 Democrats, 13 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 2, 2009
- Passed the HouseOct 8, 2009
- Passed the SenateOct 22, 2009
- Sent to the PresidentOct 29, 2009
- Became lawNov 6, 2009
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-94. (Nov 6, 2009)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Oct 8, 2009 · Passed422–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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