H.R. 1885 — To direct the Secretary of the Army to set aside the conviction of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd by a military commission in 1865 for aiding, abetting, and assisting the conspirators who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln.

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Directs the Secretary of the Army to set aside the conviction entered on June 29, 1865, against Dr. Samuel A. Mudd of Maryland for aiding, abetting, and assisting the conspirators who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln.

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1997-06-12
Introduced in House
1997-06-12
Introduced in House
1997-06-12
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1208-1209)
1997-06-12
Referred to the House Committee on National Security.
1997-07-03
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
1997-07-03
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

To direct the Secretary of the Army to set aside the conviction of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd by a military commission in 1865 for aiding, abetting, and assisting the conspirators who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln.

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