A resolution observing February 23, 2007, as the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade in the British Empire, honoring the distinguished life and legacy of William Wilberforce, and encouraging the people of the United States to follow the example of William Wilberforce by selflessly pursuing respect for human rights around the world.
Latest action · Mar 23, 2007 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3723-3724; text as passed: CR S3723-3724)
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- IntroducedFeb 15, 2007
- Agreed to in SenateMar 23, 2007
Summary
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Observes February 23, 2007, as the 200th anniversary of the ban of the slave trade in the British Empire.
Recognizes the positive impact William Wilberforce had on renewing the culture of his day and ending the inhumane practice of human slavery.
Commends to the people of the United States the example of William Wilberforce and his commitment to the values of human dignity and freedom.
Encourages the people of the United States to observe the 200th anniversary of the ban of the slave trade in the British Empire, reflect on William Wilberforce's dedication to the fight against slavery and his commitment to society's neediest, and commit themselves to recognize the value of human life and dignity.
Condemns human trafficking and slavery.
Cosponsors 4
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Feb 15, 2007 to Feb 28, 2007; 1 is an original cosponsor, there from the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-AR | Mark L. Pryor | Original | Feb 15, 2007 |
| R-OK | James M. Inhofe | Feb 27, 2007 | |
| R-NV | John Ensign | Feb 28, 2007 | |
| R-OK | Tom Coburn | Feb 28, 2007 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| Senate | Judiciary Committee | Referred Feb 15, 2007Markup Mar 1, 2007Reported Mar 1, 2007 |
Actions 6
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Mar 23, 2007Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3723-3724; text as passed: CR S3723-3724)
- Mar 1, 2007Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Mar 1, 2007Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
- Mar 1, 2007Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 63.
- Feb 15, 2007Introduced in Senate
- Feb 15, 2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2112)
In the Congressional Record 2
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Related bills 2
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Titles 1
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- Official Title as Introduced
- A resolution observing February 23, 2007, as the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade in the British Empire, honoring the distinguished life and legacy of William Wilberforce, and encouraging the people of the United States to follow the example of William Wilberforce by selflessly pursuing respect for human rights around the world.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commemorations.
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Mar 23, 2007Agreed to Senate
- Feb 15, 2007Introduced in Senate
- Feb 15, 2007Reported to Senate
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