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H.Res. 1357 (110th)

Recognizing the significance of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 and the greatness of America in her ability to admit and remedy past mistakes and to recognize that there are other communities who may have suffered the mistakes of our government but have not received an apology and reparations.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

17 July 2008

Last action

31 July 2008 · Floor

Status

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

29 September 2021

Rule of law

Summary

Reaffirms the nation's commitment to equal justice under the law for all people in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. Continues to support the congressional goal embodied in the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 that all persons living under protection of the U.S. Constitution have a right to enjoy freedom and equality without the constraint of prejudice and discrimination or the lack of due process.

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Timeline

  1. 17 July 2008

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 July 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 July 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 July 2008

    Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. King (IA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

    Source: Floor

  5. 29 July 2008

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1357.

    Source: Floor

  6. 29 July 2008

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7227-7231)

    Source: Floor

  7. 29 July 2008

    Floor

    Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  8. 31 July 2008

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  9. 31 July 2008

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 31 July 2008

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/29/2008 H7228)

    Source: Floor

  11. 31 July 2008

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 7/29/2008 H7228)

    Source: Floor

  12. 31 July 2008

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7707)

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

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