S.J.Res. 49Senate112th Congress (2011-2013)Enacted

A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Barbara Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

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August 1, 2012

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Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5898; text as passed Senate: CR S5898)

August 1, 2012

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August 2, 2012 • 9:55 AM

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August 2, 2012

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August 2, 2012

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Mr. LaTourette asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider. (consideration: CR H7415)

December 20, 2012 • 9:01 PM

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December 20, 2012

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Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7415)

December 20, 2012 • 9:01 PM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H7415)

December 20, 2012 • 9:01 PM

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On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H7415)

December 20, 2012 • 9:01 PM

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

December 20, 2012 • 9:01 PM

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Presented to President.

December 31, 2012

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January 10, 2013

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Became Public Law No: 112-262.

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Sen. Harry ReidD-NV · Aug 1, 2012

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S.J. Res. 49. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the joint resolution be read a third time and passed,…

Rep. Steven C. LaTouretteR-OH-14 · Dec 20, 2012

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on House Administration be discharged from further consideration of Senate Joint Resolution 49, and ask for its immediate consideration in the…

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One Hundred Twelfth Congress of the United States of America

2d Session

Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twelve

S. J. RES. 49

JOINT RESOLUTION

Providing for the appointment of Barbara Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (20 U.S.C. 43), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Alan Spoon of Massachusetts on May 5, 2012, is filled by the appointment of Barbara Barrett of Arizona. The appointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on the later of May 5, 2012, or the date of the enactment of this joint resolution.

Speaker of the House of Representatives

Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate