S.J.Res. 40 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
A joint resolution appointing the day for the convening of the first session of the One Hundred Twelfth Congress.
S.J.Res. 40 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Nov 15, 2010, sponsored by Harry Reid.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Nov 15, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Congress
- Public law
- Public Law 111-289
What it does
Requires the first regular session of the 112th Congress to begin at noon on Wednesday, January 5, 2011.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 15, 2010
- Passed the SenateNov 15, 2010
- Passed the HouseNov 17, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentNov 19, 2010
- Became lawNov 30, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-289. (Nov 30, 2010)
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