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S. 2272 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service known as the Southpark Station in Alexandria, Louisiana, as the John "Marty" Thiels Southpark Station, in honor and memory of Thiels, a Louisiana postal worker who was killed in the line of duty on October 4, 2007.

S. 2272 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Oct 31, 2007, sponsored by David Vitter with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Oct 31, 2007
Co-sponsors
1
Policy area
Commemorations
Public law
Public Law 110-195

What it does

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service known as the Southpark Station in Alexandria, Louisiana, as the "John 'Marty' Thiels Southpark Station."

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

David Vitter (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedOct 31, 2007
  • Passed the SenateNov 16, 2007
  • Passed the HouseFeb 28, 2008
  • Sent to the PresidentMar 4, 2008
  • Became lawMar 12, 2008

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-195. (Mar 12, 2008)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    House · Feb 28, 2008 · Passed
    400–0

Every roll call vote on this bill

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