Civil rights. 110th Congress (2007-2008) View bill details
- Sponsor:
- Benjamin Cardin
- Summary:
- A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the hanging of nooses should be thoroughly investigated by Federal, State, and local law enforcement authorities and that any criminal violations should be vigorously prosecuted. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill was voted on in the Senate on December 14, 2007
Senate Vote: On Passage
PASSED by voice vote on December 14, 2007.
Other Votes:
A Resolution Expressing the Sense of the Senate That the Hanging of Nooses Should Be Thoroughly Investigated by Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement Authorities and That Any Criminal Violations Should Be Vigorously Prosecuted.
S.Res. 396 — 110th Congress (2007–2008)
- Summary
- A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the hanging of nooses should be thoroughly investigated by Federal, State, and local law enforcement authorities and that any criminal violations should be vigorously prosecuted. (by CRS)
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- Title
- A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the hanging of nooses for the purpose of intimidation should be thoroughly investigated by Federal, State, and local law enforcement authorities and that any criminal violations should be vigorously prosecuted.
- Other Titles
- A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the hanging of nooses should be thoroughly investigated by Federal, State, and local law enforcement authorities and that any criminal violations should be vigorously prosecuted.
- Sponsor
- Benjamin Cardin
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Civil rights
- Civil rights enforcement
- Criminal investigation
- Criminal justice
- Prosecution
- Racial discrimination
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Introduced 12/07/2007 Referred to Committee Passed Senate 12/14/2007 - Bill History
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Chamber Motion Date Result currently selected Senate Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. 12/14/2007 PASSED by voice vote Action Date Description Introduced 12/07/2007 12/07/2007 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. 12/13/2007 Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report. Put on a legislative calendar 12/13/2007 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 543. Put on a legislative calendar 12/13/2007 Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably. currently selected Senate Vote on Passage 12/14/2007 Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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