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- H.RES.487
H.RES.487: Relating to the emancipation of African slaves in the Danish West Indies, now the United States Virgin Islands.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about civil rights and liberties, minority issues
- Introduced June 23, 1998
- Latest Major Action June 25, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (10 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the emancipation of African slaves in what is now the United States Virgin Islands is part of the process of extending civil rights to all individuals in what is now the United States.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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| June 23, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Donna M.C. Christensen (D-Virgin Islands) |