A resolution recognizing and honoring Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and the Corps of Discovery, for their expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase.
Honoring the Lewis and Clark Expedition
The Senate has officially passed this resolution to honor the Lewis and Clark expedition. Because it is a simple resolution, it does not need to go to the House of Representatives or the President. The legislative process for this measure is now complete.
Legislative Progress
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Key Points
- The Senate passed a resolution to celebrate the 222nd anniversary of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It honors the group of explorers who left St. Louis in 1804 to map the land the United States bought in the Louisiana Purchase.
- The resolution recognizes the bravery of the entire team, including the help provided by Sacagawea and York. It highlights how their maps and scientific notes helped the country grow and settle new areas from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean.
- This is a ceremonial action that does not change any laws or spend any taxpayer money. It is meant to encourage Americans to study the history of the expedition and remember the sacrifices made by the explorers.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2296-2297; text: CR S2308)
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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Congressional Bill
Official Title
A resolution recognizing and honoring Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and the Corps of Discovery, for their expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase.
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