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H.Res. 194 (110th)

Apologizing for the enslavement and racial segregation of African-Americans.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

27 February 2007

Last action

29 July 2008 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Davis, Artur [D-AL-7], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Hodes, Paul W. [D-NH-2], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]

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Summary

Acknowledges the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery and Jim Crow. Apologizes to African-Americans on behalf of the U.S. people for the wrongs committed against them and their ancestors. Commits to rectifying the lingering consequences of slavery and Jim Crow and to stopping future human rights violations.

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Timeline

  1. 27 February 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 February 2007

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1900)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 February 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 February 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 29 March 2007

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3282)

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 20 April 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

    Source: Committee

  7. 19 June 2007

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6666)

    Source: IntroReferral

  8. 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

  9. 29 July 2008

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 194.

    Source: Floor

  10. 29 July 2008

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  11. 29 July 2008

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  12. 29 July 2008

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7224)

    Source: Floor

  13. 29 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 H7224)

    Source: Floor

  14. 29 July 2008

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7224-7227)

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 29 July 2008

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    summary · EN · 29 July 2008

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