A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the hanging of nooses for the purpose of intimidation should be thoroughly investigated by Federal, State, and local law enforcement authorities and that any criminal violations should be vigorously prosecuted.

Action history

1. 2007-12-14Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
2. 2007-12-13Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
3. 2007-12-13Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
4. 2007-12-13Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 543.
5. 2007-12-07Introduced in Senate
6. 2007-12-07Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.