A joint resolution to acknowledge the 100th anniversary of the January 17, 1893 overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii, and to offer an apology to Native Hawaiians on behalf of the United States for the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii.

Summary

Declares that the Congress: (1) on the 100th anniversary of the illegal overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii on January 17, 1893, acknowledges the historical significance of this event which resulted in the suppression of the inherent sovereignty of the Native Hawaiian people; (2) commends efforts of reconciliation initiated by Hawaii and the United Church of Christ with Native Hawaiians; (3) apologizes for the overthrow and the deprivation of the rights of Native Hawaiians to self-determination; (4) expresses its commitment to acknowledge the ramifications of the overthrow in order to provide a foundation for reconciliation between the United States and the Native Hawaiian people; and (5) urges the President to acknowledge the ramifications of the overthrow and to support reconciliation efforts.

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Timeline

1. 21 January 1993

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 21 January 1993

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S626)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 21 January 1993

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 29 July 1993

   Reported

   Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

   Source: Committee

5. 6 August 1993

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 185.

   Source: Calendars

6. 6 August 1993

   Reported

   Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Inouye without amendment. With written report No. 103-126.

   Source: Committee

7. 6 August 1993

   Reported

   Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Inouye without amendment. With written report No. 103-126.

   Source: Committee

8. 27 October 1993

   Floor

   Held at the desk.

   Source: Floor

9. 27 October 1993

   Floor

   Received in the House.

   Source: Floor

10. 27 October 1993

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S14477-14483)

    Source: Floor

11. 27 October 1993

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 65-34. Record Vote No: 332.

    Source: Floor

12. 15 November 1993

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

13. 15 November 1993

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

14. 15 November 1993

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

15. 15 November 1993

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

16. 15 November 1993

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9627-9632)

    Source: Floor

17. 15 November 1993

    Floor

    Mrs. Mink moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.

    Source: Floor

18. 17 November 1993

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

19. 17 November 1993

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

20. 23 November 1993

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 103-150.

    Source: President

21. 23 November 1993

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

22. 23 November 1993

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

Versions

• Enrolled Bill · 15 November 1993 · Official file
• Engrossed in Senate · 27 October 1993 · Official file
• Reported to Senate · 6 August 1993 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 21 January 1993 · Official file

Documents

10 official files

• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 24 November 1993

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• Enrolled Bill (text)

  Enrolled Bill · EN · 15 November 1993

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• Enrolled Bill (PDF)

  Enrolled Bill · EN · 15 November 1993

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• Engrossed in Senate (text)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 27 October 1993

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• Engrossed in Senate (PDF)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 27 October 1993

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 6 August 1993

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 6 August 1993

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 21 January 1993

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 21 January 1993

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 21 January 1993

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Sponsors

• Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
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