A resolution recognizing June 6, 2009, as the 70th anniversary of the tragic date when the M.S. St. Louis, ...
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SRES 111 — A resolution recognizing June 6, 2009, as the 70th anniversary of the tragic date when the M.S. St. Louis, a ship carrying Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany, returned to Europe after its passengers were refused admittance to the United States.
Last action — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5646)
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This bill died with 111th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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Summary
Recognizes that June 6, 2009, marks the 70th anniversary of the date when the MS St. Louis returned to Europe after its passengers were refused admittance to the United States and other Western Hemisphere countries. Honors the memory of the 937 refugees aboard the M.S. St. Louis, most of whom were Jews fleeing Nazi oppression, and 254 of whom subsequently died during the Holocaust. Recognizes such anniversary as an opportunity to raise awareness about an important historical event whose lessons are relevant to current and future generations.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5646)
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5646)
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4698)
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4698)
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- What does SRES 111 do?
- Recognizes that June 6, 2009, marks the 70th anniversary of the date when the MS St. Louis returned to Europe after its passengers were refused admittance to the United States and other Western Hemisphere countries. Honors the memory of the 937 refugees aboard the M.S. St. Louis, most of whom were Jews fleeing Nazi oppression, and 254 of whom subsequently died during the Holocaust. Recognizes such anniversary as an opportunity to raise awareness about an important historical event whose lessons are relevant to current and future generations.
- What is the current status of SRES 111?
- This bill died with 111th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SRES 111?
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