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Senate resolution · 109th Congress · Latest step: Passed Senate

A resolution paying tribute to the Reverend Waitstill Sharp and Martha Sharp for their recognition by the Yad Vashem Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Authority as Righteous Among the Nations for their heroic efforts to save Jews during the Holocaust.

S.Res. 562Introduced Sep 8, 2006Policy area: Commemorations
Sponsor: Sen. Lincoln Chafee R-RI
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Where it went

Latest action: Sep 8, 2006 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9278-9279; textas passed Senate: CR S9278-9279; text of measure as introduced: CR S9255-9256)

Vote results

No recorded roll-call votes on this bill in PORKER’s records (voice votes and unanimous consent are not roll calls; roll-call records start in 2011).

Cosponsors

3 cosponsors — 3 Democrats

3 of 3 cosponsors (100%) are from the other party.

Edward Kennedy (D-MA), John Kerry (D-MA), John Reed (D-RI).

More from the sponsor

Other 109th Congress bills sponsored by Sen. Lincoln Chafee.

Sponsor’s state and district

Rhode Island in Congress

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Data as of Sep 27, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.