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H.J.Res. 140 (100th)

A joint resolution designating August 12, 1988, as "National Civil Rights Day".

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

5 February 1987

Last action

17 August 1988 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 100-401.

Sponsors

Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1], Rep. McCloskey, Frank [D-IN-8], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5], Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-2], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Del. Sunia, Foto I. F. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11], Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Boner, William H. [D-TN-5], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Rep. Perkins, Carl C. [D-KY-7], Rep. Hatcher, Charles [D-GA-2], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9], Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Rep. Espy, Mike [D-MS-2], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Rep. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Gray, Kenneth J. [D-IL-22], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4]

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Summary

Designates August 12, 1988, as National Civil Rights Day and requests the President to issue a proclamation calling for the ringing of church bells during a moment of silence.

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Timeline

  1. 5 February 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 February 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 February 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 February 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.

    Source: Committee

  5. 2 August 1988

    Passed

    Passed House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  6. 2 August 1988

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  7. 2 August 1988

    Floor

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  8. 2 August 1988

    Discharge

    House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  9. 2 August 1988

    Committee

    House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  10. 4 August 1988

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  11. 11 August 1988

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  12. 11 August 1988

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  13. 11 August 1988

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  14. 11 August 1988

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  15. 12 August 1988

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  16. 12 August 1988

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  17. 12 August 1988

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  18. 17 August 1988

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 100-401.

    Source: President

  19. 17 August 1988

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  20. 17 August 1988

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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  • Public Law (PDF)

    Public Law · EN · 18 August 1988

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 5 February 1987

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