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Senate resolution · 111th Congress · Latest step: Passed Senate

A resolution designating October 9, 2010, as "National Chess Day" to enhance awareness and encourage students and adults to engage in a game known to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

S.Res. 672Introduced Sep 29, 2010Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Sponsor: Sen. Jay Rockefeller D-WV
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Where it went

Latest action: Sep 29, 2010 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7773-7774; text as passed Senate: CR S7774; text of measure as introduced: CR S7839)

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

1 cosponsor — 1 Republican

1 of 1 cosponsors (100%) are from the other party.

Kay Hutchison (R-TX).

More from the sponsor

Other 111th Congress bills sponsored by Sen. Jay Rockefeller.

Sponsor’s state and district

West Virginia in Congress

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Data as of Sep 26, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.