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  • H. RES. 1626 — Expressing the profound regret and sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of James Earl Carter, Jr., thirty-ninth President of the United States of America.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:134

    H. RES. 1626 expresses the House of Representatives' deep regret over the death of James Earl Carter, Jr., the thirty-ninth President of the United States. The resolution conveys sympathy to Carter’s family and directs that these sentiments be communicated to the Senate and...

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    The House of Representatives is very sad about the death of a former President named Jimmy Carter, and they are sending their condolences to his family and the Senate. They plan to take a break from work to show respect for him.

  • S. RES. 925 — Relating to the death of the Honorable Fred R. Harris, former Senator for the State of Oklahoma.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:624

    The resolution, S. RES. 925, recognizes the death of Fred R. Harris, a former U.S. Senator from Oklahoma. It outlines his notable achievements, including his early political career, contributions to Senate committees, and his efforts to promote diversity and reform in the Democratic National...

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    The U.S. Senate is saying goodbye and sending comforting wishes to the family of Fred R. Harris, who was an important leader and former Senator from Oklahoma. They remember all the good things he did for the country and will send this message to his family and to the House of Representatives.

  • S. RES. 902 — Relating to the death of Timothy Peter Johnson, former Senator for the State of South Dakota.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:612

    The Senate passed S. RES. 902 to formally recognize and express sorrow over the passing of Timothy Peter Johnson, a former U.S. Senator from South Dakota. The resolution acknowledges his significant contributions, including his time as Chairman of the Committee on Banking,...

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    The Senate said goodbye to a former senator named Timothy Johnson from South Dakota, who worked hard for his state and was liked by many. They also said nice things about him and promised to stop working for a little while in his memory.

  • H. RES. 1427 — H. RES. 1427 (EH) - Engrossed in House
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:102

    H. RES. 1427 is a resolution expressing the House of Representatives' deep sorrow over the death of Representative William J. Pascrell, Jr. from New Jersey. The House resolves to communicate their condolences to the Senate and the family of the deceased and to adjourn as a...

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    The people in charge of making rules wanted to say "we're very sorry" about someone named William J. Pascrell, Jr. passing away, and they decided to take a break from their work to show they cared.