A concurrent resolution to acknowledge the 100th anniversary of the tragedy at Wounded Knee Creek, State of South Dakota, December 29, 1890, wherein soldiers of the United States Army 7th Cavalry killed and wounded approximately 350-375 Indian men, women and children of Chief Big Foot's band of the Minneconjou Sioux, and to recognize the Year of Reconciliation declared by the State of South Dakota between the citizens of the State and the member bands of the Great Sioux Nation.
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Declares that the Congress, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Wounded Knee Massacre of December 29, 1890, acknowledges the historical significance of this event as the last armed conflict of the Indian wars period resulting in the tragic death and injury of approximately 350 to 375 Indian men, women, and children of Chief Big Foot's band of Minneconjou Sioux.
Expresses the deep regret of the Congress on behalf of the United States to the descendants of the victims, survivors, and their respective tribal communities.
Commends the efforts of reconciliation initiated by the State of South Dakota and the Wounded Knee Survivors Association. Expresses the support of the Congress for the establishment of a suitable Memorial to those slain at Wounded Knee which could inform the American public of the historic significance of the events and accurately portray the heroic and courageous campaign waged by the Sioux people to preserve and protect their lands and their way of life during this period.
Expresses the commitment of the Congress to acknowledge and learn from our history, including the Wounded Knee Massacre, in order to provide a proper foundation for building an ever more humane, enlightened, and just society for the future.
What just happenedOct 25, 1990
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Who’s behind it
- Oct 25, 1990FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Oct 25, 1990FloorH37100
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
- Oct 25, 1990Floor8000
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
- Oct 25, 1990FloorH30000
Considered by unanimous consent.
- Oct 25, 1990FloorH30200
Mr. Johnson (SD) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
- Oct 25, 1990DischargeH12300
Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs discharged.
Natural Resources Committee - Oct 25, 1990Committee5500
Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs discharged.
Natural Resources Committee - Oct 20, 1990CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Federal Lands Subcommittee - Oct 19, 1990IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Natural Resources Committee - Oct 19, 1990FloorH14000
Received in the House.
- Oct 19, 1990Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Oct 19, 1990Floor
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
- Oct 19, 1990Floor17000
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
- Oct 19, 1990Discharge
Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Judiciary Committee - Oct 19, 1990Committee14500
Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Judiciary Committee - Oct 15, 1990IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Oct 15, 1990IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate