A concurrent resolution to acknowledge the 100th anniversary of the tragedy at Wounded Knee Creek, State of South Dakota, December 29, 1890, wherein soldiers of the United States Army 7th Cavalry killed and wounded approximately 350-375 Indian men, women and children of Chief Big Foot's band of the Minneconjou Sioux, and to recognize the Year of Reconciliation declared by the State of South Dakota between the citizens of the State and the member bands of the Great Sioux Nation.

Summary

Declares that the Congress, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Wounded Knee Massacre of December 29, 1890, acknowledges the historical significance of this event as the last armed conflict of the Indian wars period resulting in the tragic death and injury of approximately 350 to 375 Indian men, women, and children of Chief Big Foot's band of Minneconjou Sioux. Expresses the deep regret of the Congress on behalf of the United States to the descendants of the victims, survivors, and their respective tribal communities. Commends the efforts of reconciliation initiated by the State of South Dakota and the Wounded Knee Survivors Association. Expresses the support of the Congress for the establishment of a suitable Memorial to those slain at Wounded Knee which could inform the American public of the historic significance of the events and accurately portray the heroic and courageous campaign waged by the Sioux people to preserve and protect their lands and their way of life during this period. Expresses the commitment of the Congress to acknowledge and learn from our history, including the Wounded Knee Massacre, in order to provide a proper foundation for building an ever more humane, enlightened, and just society for the future.

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Timeline

1. 15 October 1990

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 15 October 1990

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 19 October 1990

   Discharge

   Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

   Source: Discharge

4. 19 October 1990

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 19 October 1990

   Floor

   Received in the House.

   Source: Floor

6. 19 October 1990

   Passed

   Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

7. 19 October 1990

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

8. 19 October 1990

   Committee

   Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

   Source: Committee

9. 20 October 1990

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

   Source: Committee

10. 25 October 1990

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

11. 25 October 1990

    Passed

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

12. 25 October 1990

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

13. 25 October 1990

    Committee

    Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs discharged.

    Source: Committee

14. 25 October 1990

    Floor

    Considered by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

15. 25 October 1990

    Floor

    Mr. Johnson (SD) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

    Source: Floor

16. 25 October 1990

    Discharge

    Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs discharged.

    Source: Discharge

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Sponsors

• Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Cochran, Thad [R-MS-4] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Pressler, Larry [R-SD-1] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Adams, Brock [D-WA-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] · R · Cosponsor
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Related records

• related to → To acknowledge the 100th anniversary of the tragedy at Wounded Knee Creek, State of South Dakota, December 29, 1890, wherein soldiers of the United States Army 7th Cavalry killed and wounded approximately 350-375 Indian men, women, children of Chief Big Foot's band of the Minneconjou Sioux, and to recognize the Year of Reconciliation declared by the State of South Dakota between the citizens of the State and the member bands of the Great Sioux Nation.