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H.Res. 272 (110th)

Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

26 March 2007

Last action

1 May 2007 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], David Scott, Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17], Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]

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Summary

Recognizes the historical significance of the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade to the world. Respects the memory of those who died as a result of slavery, including through exposure to the horrors of the Middle Passage and in resistance to enslavement.

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Timeline

  1. 26 March 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 March 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 March 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 April 2007

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  5. 19 April 2007

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 1 May 2007

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 1 May 2007

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4233)

    Source: Floor

  8. 1 May 2007

    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 H4233)

    Source: Floor

  9. 1 May 2007

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 272.

    Source: Floor

  10. 1 May 2007

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4232-4238)

    Source: Floor

  11. 1 May 2007

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

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