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H.RES.1357: Recognizing the significance of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 and the greatness of America in her ability to admit and remedy past mistakes and to recognize that there are other communities who may have suffered th
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about civil rights and liberties, minority issues
- Introduced July 17, 2008
- Latest Major Action July 31, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
31 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Reaffirms the nation's commitment to equal justice under the law for all people in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. Continues to support the congressional goal embodied in the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 that all persons living under protection of the U.S. Constitution have a right to enjoy freedom and equality without the constraint of prejudice and discrimination or the lack of due process. Declares...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1357.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. King (IA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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| July 17, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Doris Matsui (D-Calif.) |