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Bill111th CongressFiled Jun 16, 2009Crime and Law Enforcement
S.Con.Res. 29

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that John Arthur "Jack" Johnson should receive a posthumous pardon for the racially motivated conviction in 1913 that diminished the athletic, cultural, and historic significance of Jack Johnson and unduly tarnished his reputation.

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Jul 29, 2009)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses the sense of Congress that Jack Johnson (the first African-American professional boxer to hold the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World) should receive a posthumous pardon to expunge from the annals of American criminal justice a racially motivated abuse of the federal government's prosecutorial authority and to recognize his athletic and cultural contributions to society.

What just happenedJul 29, 2009

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Who’s behind it

Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ](R-AZ)Sponsor
3 cosponsors2 D1 R
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  1. Jul 29, 2009FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. Jul 29, 2009FloorH37100

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9037)

  3. Jul 29, 2009Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9037)

  4. Jul 29, 2009FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9036-9037)

  5. Jul 29, 2009DischargeH12300

    Committee on Judiciary discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  6. Jul 29, 2009Committee5500

    Committee on Judiciary discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  7. Jul 29, 2009FloorH30200

    Mr. Johnson (GA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

  8. Jul 23, 2009CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

    Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
  9. Jun 25, 2009IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  10. Jun 25, 2009Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  11. Jun 25, 2009FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  12. Jun 24, 2009Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7022)

  13. Jun 24, 2009Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7022)

  14. Jun 24, 2009Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7022)

    Judiciary Committee
  15. Jun 24, 2009Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7022)

    Judiciary Committee
  16. Jun 16, 2009IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6656)

    Judiciary Committee
  17. Jun 16, 2009IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed House without amendmentJul 29, 200981

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses the sense of Congress that Jack Johnson (the first African-American professional boxer to hold the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World) should receive a posthumous pardon to expunge from the annals of American criminal justice a racially motivated abuse of the federal government's prosecutorial authority and to recognize his athletic and cultural contributions to society.

Passed Senate without amendmentJun 24, 200982

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses the sense of Congress that Jack Johnson (the first African-American professional boxer to hold the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World) should receive a posthumous pardon to expunge from the annals of American criminal justice a racially motivated abuse of the federal government's prosecutorial authority and to recognize his athletic and cultural contributions to society.

Introduced in SenateJun 16, 200900

Expresses the sense of Congress that Jack Johnson (the first African-American professional boxer to hold the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World) should receive a posthumous pardon to expunge from the annals of American criminal justice a racially motivated abuse of the federal government's prosecutorial authority and to recognize his athletic and cultural contributions to society.