Recognizing the significance of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 and the greatness of America in her ability to admit and remedy past mistakes and to recognize that there are other communities who may have suffered the mistakes of our government but have not received an apology and reparations.

Action history

1. 2008-07-31The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2. 2008-07-31Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3. 2008-07-31On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4. 2008-07-31Considered as unfinished business.
5. 2008-07-29At 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
6. 2008-07-29DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1357.
7. 2008-07-29Considered under suspension of the rules.
8. 2008-07-29Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
9. 2008-07-17Introduced in House
10. 2008-07-17Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.