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- H.CON.RES.187
H.CON.RES.187: Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to recent church burnings.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced June 13, 1996
- Latest Major Action June 20, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
106 (72 Democrats, 1 Independent, 1 Independent Democrat, 32 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Condemns the burning of African-American churches. Sends condolences to affected individuals. Supports the activities of local law enforcement officials, the Department of Justice, and the Department of the Treasury in investigating these incidents. Urges: (1) the United States Attorney General and local prosecutors to seek the maximum penalty available under law to punish the perpetrators; and (2) the President to make the fullest possible...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Mr. Watts (OK) asked unanimous consent that the time for general debate on the bill be limited to not to exceed 50 minutes and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution without intervening motion. Agreed to without objection.
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Committee on Judiciary discharged.
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Mr. Watts (OK) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
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Considered by unanimous consent.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the previous unanimous consent agreement, the House proceeded with 50 minutes of general debate.
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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| June 13, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by J.C. Watts (R-Okla.) |