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S.RES.447: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President of the United States should exercise his Constitutional Authority to pardon posthumously John Arthur "Jack" Johnson for Mr. Johnson's racially-motivated 1913 conviction that diminished his
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about civil rights and liberties, minority issues
- Introduced Oct. 5, 2004
- Latest Major Action Oct. 5, 2004
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Calls for the President to grant a pardon, posthumously, to Jack Johnson, the first African-American professional boxer to hold the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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| Oct. 5, 2004 |
Introduced in the Senate by John McCain (R-Ariz.) |