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- S.CON.RES.26
S.CON.RES.26: A concurrent resolution apologizing for the enslavement and racial segregation of African Americans.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about civil rights and liberties, minority issues
- Introduced June 11, 2009
- Latest Major Action June 18, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
45 (40 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Acknowledges the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery and Jim Crow laws. Apologizes to African-Americans on behalf of the people of the United States for the wrongs committed against them and their ancestors who suffered under slavery and Jim Crow laws. Expresses Congress's recommitment to the principle that all people are created equal and endowed with inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Submitted in the Senate and ordered held at desk by unanimous consent.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
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Received in the House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| June 11, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) |