A resolution observing February 23, 2007, as the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade in the British Empire, honoring the distinguished life and legacy of William Wilberforce, and encouraging the people of the United States to follow the example of William Wilberforce by selflessly pursuing respect for human rights around the world.

Summary

Observes February 23, 2007, as the 200th anniversary of the ban of the slave trade in the British Empire. Recognizes the positive impact William Wilberforce had on renewing the culture of his day and ending the inhumane practice of human slavery. Commends to the people of the United States the example of William Wilberforce and his commitment to the values of human dignity and freedom. Encourages the people of the United States to observe the 200th anniversary of the ban of the slave trade in the British Empire, reflect on William Wilberforce's dedication to the fight against slavery and his commitment to society's neediest, and commit themselves to recognize the value of human life and dignity. Condemns human trafficking and slavery.

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Timeline

1. 15 February 2007

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2112)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 15 February 2007

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 1 March 2007

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 63.

   Source: Calendars

4. 1 March 2007

   Reported

   Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

   Source: Committee

5. 1 March 2007

   Reported

   Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

6. 23 March 2007

   Passed

   Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3723-3724; text as passed: CR S3723-3724)

   Source: Floor

7. 23 March 2007

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3723-3724; text as passed: CR S3723-3724)

   Source: Floor

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Versions

• Agreed to Senate · 23 March 2007 · Official file
• Reported to Senate · 15 February 2007 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 15 February 2007 · Official file

Documents

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• Agreed to Senate (text)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 23 March 2007

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• Agreed to Senate (PDF)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 23 March 2007

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• Passed Senate without amendment

  summary · EN · 23 March 2007

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• Reported to Senate without amendment

  summary · EN · 1 March 2007

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 15 February 2007

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 15 February 2007

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 15 February 2007

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 15 February 2007

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 15 February 2007

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Sponsors

• Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV] · R · Cosponsor
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Related records

• related to → Expressing the sense of Congress that the bicentennial of the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, which banned the slave trade in the British Empire, allowed for the search and seizure of ships suspected of transporting enslaved people, and provided compensation for the freedom of slaves, should be commemorated.
• related to → Encouraging the people of the United States, particularly the youth of the United States, to observe the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the British slave trade and remember the life and legacy of William Wilberforce, a member of the British House of Commons who devoted his life to the suppression and abolition of the institution of slavery, and to work for the protection of human rights throughout the world.