Introduced in SenateFeb 27, 2020
This resolution commemorates the 150th anniversary of the historic seating of Hiram Rhodes Revels, Senator of Mississippi, as the first African American Senator.
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S.Res. 508
A resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of the historic seating of Hiram Rhodes Revels as the first African American United States Senator.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 27, 2020)
This resolution commemorates the 150th anniversary of the historic seating of Hiram Rhodes Revels, Senator of Mississippi, as the first African American Senator.
What just happenedFeb 27, 2020
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1175-1176; text: CR S1226)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS](R-MS)Sponsor
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- Agreed to SenateFeb 27, 2020
- Feb 27, 2020Floor
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1175-1176; text: CR S1226)
- Feb 27, 2020Floor17000
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1175-1176; text: CR S1226)
- Feb 27, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate
Passed SenateFeb 27, 202055
This resolution commemorates the 150th anniversary of the historic seating of Hiram Rhodes Revels, Senator of Mississippi, as the first African American Senator.