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H.Res. 466 (105th)

Condemning the brutal killing of Mr. James Byrd, Jr.

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Introduced

11 June 1998

Last action

11 June 1998 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Rep. Northup, Anne M. [R-KY-3], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Clayton, Eva M. [D-NC-1], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4], Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Turner, Jim [D-TX-2], Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22], Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27]

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Summary

Condemns and calls for the condemnation of the brutal killing of James Byrd, Jr., which occurred in Jasper, Texas, as unacceptable and outrageous. Declares that the House of Representatives pledges to: (1) do everything in its power to probe the underlying causes of this brutal killing; and (2) join in efforts to bring an end to racism and the underlying fear and hatred and to encourage all Americans to dedicate themselves to ending racism and violence in the United States. Calls on the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Justice, the White House, and all other Federal law enforcement agencies to conduct an immediate, full, and fair investigation into all of the facts of the case to aggressively respond to this tragedy with indictments. Urges the prosecution to proceed aggressively with a fair but speedy trial.

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Timeline

  1. 11 June 1998

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  2. 11 June 1998

    Vote

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 397 - 0 (Roll No. 231).

    Source: Floor

  3. 11 June 1998

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 397 - 0 (Roll No. 231).

    Source: Floor

  4. 11 June 1998

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.

    Source: Floor

  5. 11 June 1998

    Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the unanimous consent agreement just made, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  6. 11 June 1998

    Floor

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4531-4538)

    Source: Floor

  7. 11 June 1998

    Discharge

    Committee on Judiciary discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  8. 11 June 1998

    Committee

    Committee on Judiciary discharged.

    Source: Committee

  9. 11 June 1998

    Floor

    Ms. Waters asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

    Source: Floor

  10. 11 June 1998

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  11. 11 June 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  12. 11 June 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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