Amendment sought to allow all section 1983 plaintiffs bringing actions for constitutional violations to use the bill's expedited access to Federal courts.

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Amendment Number
596
Description
Amendment sought to allow all section 1983 plaintiffs bringing actions for constitutional violations to use the bill's expedited access to Federal courts.
Purpose
An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 106-525 to ensure uniformity in the litigation of constitutional claims, including those claims involving the uses of property.
Congress
106
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Mar 16, 2000
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Watt (NC) amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 170 - 251 (Roll no. 52). (text: CR H1098)
Latest Action Time
15:54:39
Submitted Date
Mar 16, 2000
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 596 — Informed