Acknowledges that slavery is incompatible with the basic principle recognized in the Declaration of Independence that all men are created equal. Acknowledges the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery and Jim Crow. Apologizes to African-Americans on behalf of the U.S. people for the wrongs committed against them and their ancestors. Commits to rectifying the lingering consequences of slavery and Jim Crow and to stopping future human rights violations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1900)
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3282)
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6666)
Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7224-7227)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 194.
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. King (IA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7267)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7224)
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7224)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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