H.Res. 1159 · 110th 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.

Stage
Passed chamber resolution
Sponsor
Elijah Cummings
Introduced
2008-04-29
Latest action
2008-09-09 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Subjects

Maryland
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Transportation and Public Works
Anniversaries
Slavery
History
Arts, Culture, Religion
Museums
Historic sites
Sailing ships