H.Res. 1159 — Recognizing the historical significance of the United States sloop-of-war Constellation as a surviving witness to the horrors of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and a leading participant in America's effort to end the practice. | PoliFocus

H.Res. 1159110th Congress

Recognizing the historical significance of the United States sloop-of-war Constellation as a surviving witness to the horrors of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and a leading participant in America's effort to end the practice.

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Commemorations

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Recognizes the historical and educational significance of the USS Constellation, a 153-year-old American warship berthed in Baltimore, Maryland, as a reminder of both American participation in the slave trade and U.S. efforts to suppress this inhumane practice.

Applauds the vessel's preservation and the USS Constellation Museum's efforts regarding this part of our history.

Supports the USS Constellation as an appropriate site to commemorate the bicentennial of transatlantic slave trade abolition.

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Related Legislation

S.Res. 540A resolution recognizing the historical significance of the sloop-of-war USS Constellation as a reminder of the participation of the United States in the transatlantic slave trade and of the efforts of the United States to end the slave trade.
2008-09-23Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9344-9345; text as passed Senate: CR S9344-9345)
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Legislative Actions

2008-04-29
Introduced in House
2008-04-29
Introduced in House
2008-04-29
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2008-09-09
Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
2008-09-09
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7874-7876)
2008-09-09
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1159.
2008-09-09
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7874)
2008-09-09
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7874)
2008-09-09
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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