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Bill110th CongressFiled Dec 7, 2007Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
S.Res. 396

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

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Dec 14, 2007)

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the hanging of nooses for the purpose of intimidation is a reprehensible, and under certain circumstances, criminal act.

Calls for: (1) thorough investigation by federal, state, and local law enforcement of such conduct and for the cooperation of all private entities and individuals with such investigations; and (2) vigorous prosecution of any criminal violations.

What just happenedDec 14, 2007

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15704-15705; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S15704-15705)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD](D-MD)Sponsor
15 cosponsors11 D4 R
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  1. Dec 14, 2007Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15704-15705; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S15704-15705)

  2. Dec 14, 2007Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S15704-15705; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S15704-15705)

  3. Dec 13, 2007Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 543.

  4. Dec 13, 2007Committee

    Committee 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.

    Judiciary Committee
  5. Dec 13, 2007Committee14000

    Committee 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.

    Judiciary Committee
  6. Dec 13, 2007Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  7. Dec 7, 2007IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15034)

    Judiciary Committee
  8. Dec 7, 2007IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedDec 14, 200735

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the hanging of nooses for the purpose of intimidation is a reprehensible, and under certain circumstances, criminal act.

Calls for: (1) thorough investigation by federal, state, and local law enforcement of such conduct and for the cooperation of all private entities and individuals with such investigations; and (2) vigorous prosecution of any criminal violations.

Introduced in SenateDec 7, 200700

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the hanging of nooses for the purpose of intimidation is a reprehensible, and under certain circumstances, criminal act.

Calls for thorough investigation by federal, state, and local law enforcement of such conduct and vigorous prosecution of any criminal violations.