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H.Con.Res. 79 (113th)

Recognizing the 155th anniversary of the House of Representatives' rejection of the Lecompton Constitution of the Territory of Kansas.

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Introduced

29 January 2014

Last action

20 March 2014 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Sponsors

Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2], Rep. Pompeo, Mike [R-KS-4], Rep. Yoder, Kevin [R-KS-3]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

3 January 2025

Rule of law

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Summary

Recognizes the rejection of the Lecompton Constitution of the Territory of Kansas by the House of Representatives in 1858 as a critical action in admitting Kansas as a free state into the Union of the United States. Acknowledges the drafting and ensuing debate of that Constitution as a significant catalyst that would lead to the Civil War and the ultimate abolition of slavery. Congratulates the city of Lecompton, Kansas, for maintaining its historical heritage.

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Timeline

  1. 29 January 2014

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 January 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 January 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 March 2014

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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