H.RES.826: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the hanging of nooses is a horrible act when used for the purpose of intimidation and which under certain circumstances can be a criminal act that should be thoroughly investigated by Federal law e

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60 (53 Democrats, 8 Republicans)

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Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the hanging of nooses for the purpose of intimidation is a horrible, and under certain circumstances, criminal act.Calls for federal investigation of such conduct and vigorous prosecution of any criminal violations.

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 826.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov. 14, 2007

Introduced in the House by Al Green (D-Texas)

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