H.Res. 826 · 110th Congress

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the hanging of nooses is a horrible act when used for the purpose of intimidation and which under certain circumstances can be a criminal act that should be thoroughly investigated by Federal law enforcement authorities and that any criminal violations should be vigorously prosecuted.

Stage
Passed chamber resolution
Sponsor
Al Green
Introduced
2007-11-14
Latest action
2007-12-05 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Action history

  1. 2007-12-05Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  2. 2007-12-05On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
  3. 2007-12-05DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 826.
  4. 2007-12-05Considered under suspension of the rules.
  5. 2007-12-05Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
  6. 2007-11-14Introduced in House
  7. 2007-11-14Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.