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A resolution congratulating His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election to the papacy.

119-sres253 — A resolution congratulating His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election to the papacy.. Sponsored by Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]. Introduced 2025-05-22. Senate bill. 119th Congress.

119-sres253 119th Congress Senate Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3141; text: CR S3124)
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A resolution congratulating His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election to the papacy.

Timeline

Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]
Sponsor
Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] (R), MO
Cosponsors
Richard J. Durbin (D-IL), Susan M. Collins (R-ME), Timothy M. Kaine (D-VA), Ben R. Luján (D-NM), James E. Risch (R-ID), Alex Padilla (D-CA) and 7 more
Introduced
2025-05-22
Subjects
Congressional tributes; Religion; Vatican City

Bill Activity

Senate
Introduced
2025-05-22
Introduced in Senate
Senate Floor Vote
2025-05-22
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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