H.J.Res. 87 · Became law

Public Law 116-162

Official title: “Providing for the reappointment of Michael M. Lynton as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.”

House: without objection · Senate: without objection
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The Senate passed it without objection on September 10, 2020. No individual votes are recorded.

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