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H.Res. 1159 (110th)

Recognizing the historical significance of the United States sloop-of-war Constellation as a surviving witness to the horrors of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and a leading participant in America's effort to end the practice.

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Introduced

29 April 2008

Last action

9 September 2008 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rescom. Fortuno, Luis G. [R-PR-At Large], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3], Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Barrow, John [D-GA-12], Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13], Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

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7 April 2025

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Summary

Expresses support for the USS Constellation, a 153-year-old American warship berthed in Baltimore, Maryland, as an appropriate site for the nation to commemorate the bicentennial of the abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

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Timeline

  1. 29 April 2008

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 April 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 April 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 September 2008

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  5. 9 September 2008

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7874)

    Source: Floor

  6. 9 September 2008

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7874)

    Source: Floor

  7. 9 September 2008

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1159.

    Source: Floor

  8. 9 September 2008

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7874-7876)

    Source: Floor

  9. 9 September 2008

    Floor

    Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 9 September 2008

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  • Passed House without amendment

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    Introduced in House · EN · 29 April 2008

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