S.RES.248: A resolution condemning the brutal killing of Mr. James Byrd, Jr. and commend the community of Jasper, Texas, for the manner in which it has come together in response.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced June 15, 1998
  • Latest Major Action June 15, 1998

Bill Cosponsors

2 (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Condemns and calls for the rejection of the brutal murder of James Byrd, Jr., of Jasper, Texas, as horrific and intolerable. Expresses the condolences of the Senate to the Byrd family and notes the family's religious faith, under the leadership of James Sr., and Stella Byrd, and the Reverend Kenneth Lyons, Pastor of the Greater New Bethel Baptist Church, that has helped the family through this most trying time. Commends the leadership shown by...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
June 15, 1998

Introduced in the Senate by Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas)

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