HRES 272
110th Congress
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Slavery
United Kingdom
Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.
Introduced: March 26, 2007
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 1, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 1, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4233)
May 1, 2007
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 H4233)
May 1, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 272.
May 1, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4232-4238)
May 1, 2007
Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Apr 19, 2007
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 19, 2007
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 26, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 26, 2007
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Recognizes the historical significance of the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade to the world.
Respects the memory of those who died as a result of slavery, including through exposure to the horrors of the Middle Passage and in resistance to enslavement.
States that the House of Representatives should educate current and future generations about this crime against humanity by honoring its significance in U.S. history with appropriate programs and activities.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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