Expressing the sense of Congress that the bicentennial of the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, which banned the slave trade in the British Empire, allowed for the search and seizure of ships suspected of transporting enslaved people, and provided compensation for the freedom of slaves, should be commemorated.

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• H.Res. 158Encouraging the people of the United States, particularly the youth of the United States, to observe the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the British slave trade and remember the life and legacy of William Wilberforce, a member of the British House of Commons who devoted his life to the suppression and abolition of the institution of slavery, and to work for the protection of human rights throughout the world.

  2007-05-01The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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• H.Res. 272Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.

  2007-05-01Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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• S.Res. 84A resolution observing February 23, 2007, as the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade in the British Empire, honoring the distinguished life and legacy of William Wilberforce, and encouraging the people of the United States to follow the example of William Wilberforce by selflessly pursuing respect for human rights around the world.

  2007-03-23Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3723-3724; text as passed: CR S3723-3724)

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1. 2007-03-27

   Introduced in House

2. 2007-03-27

   Introduced in House

3. 2007-03-27

   Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

4. 2007-03-28

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E657)

5. 2007-06-15

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E305)