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Condemning the brutal killing of Mr. James Byrd, Jr.

Introduced: June 11, 1998 Introduced by: Waters, Maxine Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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Agreed to (House)
Jun 11, 1998
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 11, 1998
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 397 - 0 (Roll No. 231).
Jun 11, 1998
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
Jun 11, 1998
EXTENSION OF DEBATE - By unanimous consent, debate was extended by 10 minutes, equally divided and controlled.
Jun 11, 1998
DEBATE - Pursuant to the unanimous consent agreement just made, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the resolution.
Jun 11, 1998
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4531-4538)
Jun 11, 1998
Committee on Judiciary discharged.
Jun 11, 1998
Ms. Waters asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Jun 11, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 11, 1998
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 11, 1998 House · vote #231 On Agreeing to the Resolution Passed 397–0 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Condemns and calls for the condemnation of the brutal killing of James Byrd, Jr., which occurred in Jasper, Texas, as unacceptable and outrageous.

Declares that the House of Representatives pledges to: (1) do everything in its power to probe the underlying causes of this brutal killing; and (2) join in efforts to bring an end to racism and the underlying fear and hatred and to encourage all Americans to dedicate themselves to ending racism and violence in the United States. Calls on the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Justice, the White House, and all other Federal law enforcement agencies to conduct an immediate, full, and fair investigation into all of the facts of the case to aggressively respond to this tragedy with indictments. Urges the prosecution to proceed aggressively with a fair but speedy trial.

What's happening now June 11, 1998

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 8
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Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Jun 11, 1998
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Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · Jun 11, 1998
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Jun 11, 1998
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Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Jun 11, 1998
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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Jun 11, 1998
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Jun 11, 1998
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Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Jun 11, 1998
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Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Jun 11, 1998
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