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

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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.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

Votes

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Versions

• Engrossed in House · 29 July 2008 · Official file
• Introduced in House · 27 February 2007 · Official file

Documents

6 official files

• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 29 July 2008

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 29 July 2008

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 29 July 2008

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 27 February 2007

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 27 February 2007

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 27 February 2007

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Sponsors

• Steve Cohen · D · Sponsor
• Henry Johnson · D · Sponsor
• Sheila Jackson Lee · D · Sponsor
• ROBERT BRADY · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6] · D · Sponsor
• Frank Pallone · D · Sponsor
• Barbara Lee · D · Sponsor
• James McGovern · D · Sponsor
• Janice Schakowsky · D · Sponsor
• CAROLYN MALONEY · D · Sponsor
• JOHN CONYERS · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8] · D · Sponsor
• MICHAEL CAPUANO · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2] · D · Sponsor
• Keith Ellison · D · Sponsor
• Al Green · D · Sponsor
• G. K. Butterfield · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22] · D · Sponsor
• Emanuel Cleaver · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Davis, Artur [D-AL-7] · D · Sponsor
• JOHN LEWIS · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1] · D · Sponsor
• Tammy Baldwin · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hodes, Paul W. [D-NH-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10] · D · Sponsor
• Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
• WM. CLAY · D · Cosponsor
• Kathy Castor · D · Cosponsor
• ALCEE HASTINGS · D · Cosponsor
• Raúl Grijalva · D · Cosponsor
• TIM RYAN · D · Cosponsor
• Grace Napolitano · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Doris Matsui · D · Cosponsor

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