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Senate resolution · 113th Congress · Latest step: Passed Senate

A resolution expressing support for the designation of Saint Louis, Missouri, as the "National Chess Capital" of the United States to enhance awareness of the educational benefits of chess and to encourage schools and community centers to engage in chess programs to promote problem-solving, critical thinking, spatial awareness, and goal setting.

S.Res. 102Introduced Apr 18, 2013Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Sponsor: Sen. Claire McCaskill D-MO
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Where it went

Latest action: May 5, 2014 — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2677)

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.

Roy Blunt (R-MO).

More from the sponsor

Other 113th Congress bills sponsored by Sen. Claire McCaskill.

Sponsor’s state and district

Missouri in Congress

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Data as of Sep 23, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.