Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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HRES 870
Expressing gratitude and appreciation to the individuals and families who participated in the Taxpayer March on Washington on Sep...
111th Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. October 26, 2009
HRES 783
Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the vast contributions of Hispanic Americans to the strength and culture of t...
111th Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. October 29, 2009
HRES 748
Recognizing the importance of the property rights granted by the United States Constitution; affirming the duty of each Member of...
111th Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. October 19, 2009
HRES 575
Expressing support for the private property rights protections guaranteed by the 5th Amendment to the Constitution on the 4th ann...
111th Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. July 23, 2009
HRES 546
Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives...
111th Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 22, 2010
HRES 530
Commending the purpose of the third annual Civil Rights Baseball Game and recognizing the historical significance of the location...
111th Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 15, 2009
HRES 435
Celebrating Asian/Pacific-American Heritage.
111th The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. June 8, 2009
HRES 433
Recognizing the 40th anniversary of Stonewall.
111th Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. August 19, 2009
HRES 320
Honoring the Life and achievements of Dr. John Hope Franklin.
111th Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. April 21, 2009
HRES 302
Honoring and recognizing the life and achievements of John Hope Franklin, one of the Nation's most distinguished scholars.
111th Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. March 31, 2009
HRES 301
Honoring the life of Dr.John Hope Franklin.
111th Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. March 30, 2009
HRES 194
Supporting the goals of International Women's Day.
111th Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. March 11, 2009
HRES 185
Supporting the goals and ideals of Black History Month and honoring the outstanding contributions of African-American Medal of Ho...
111th Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. March 31, 2009
HRES 150
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that A. Philip Randolph should be recognized for his lifelong leadership and...
111th Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. December 15, 2009
HRES 134
Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s visit to India, and the positive influence that the teachings o...
111th Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. February 10, 2009
HRES 83
Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.
111th Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. February 24, 2009
HRES 73
Observing the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and encouraging the people of the United States to observe the birthday of Mar...
111th Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. January 21, 2009
HRES 31
Expressing support for designation of January 28, 2009, as "National Data Privacy Day".
111th Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. January 26, 2009
S 4046
Workplace Religious Freedom Act of 2010
111th Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10518) December 17, 2010
S 3821
A bill to amend title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination on the ground of religion in educational prog...
111th Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. September 22, 2010
S 2095
A bill to amend the National Great Black Americans Commemoration Act of 2004 to authorize appropriations through fiscal year 2015.
111th Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. October 29, 2009
S 1516
Democracy Restoration Act of 2009
111th Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8096-8097) July 24, 2009
S 395
Civil Rights History Project Act of 2009
111th Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2028-2029) February 9, 2009
S 346
Life at Conception Act
111th Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. January 29, 2009
S 181
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009
111th Became Public Law No: 111-2. January 29, 2009
S 166
Title VII Fairness Act
111th Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. January 7, 2009
S 69
Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act
111th Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 250. December 23, 2009
SCONRES 73
A concurrent resolution honoring the life of Dr. Ronald W. Walters and commending his life as an example to future generations of...
111th Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7840) September 29, 2010
SCONRES 68
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative posta...
111th Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security. July 15, 2010
SCONRES 58
A concurrent resolution recognizing Doris "Granny D" Haddock, who inspired millions of people through remarkable acts of politica...
111th Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2428) April 19, 2010
SCONRES 51
A concurrent resolution honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of i...
111th Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S803) February 25, 2010
SCONRES 50
A concurrent resolution recognizing the historic founding of the Black Stuntmen's Association and the Coalition of Black Stuntmen...
111th Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S802) February 25, 2010
SCONRES 49
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued to honor the life of...
111th Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security. March 26, 2010
SCONRES 48
A concurrent resolution recognizing the leadership and historical contributions of Dr. Hector Garcia to the Hispanic community an...
111th Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13325-13326) December 16, 2009
SCONRES 26
A concurrent resolution apologizing for the enslavement and racial segregation of African Americans.
111th Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. June 18, 2009
SCONRES 3
A concurrent resolution honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of i...
111th Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S998-999) January 28, 2009
SJRES 41
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.
111th Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. December 10, 2010
SRES 629
A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the...
111th Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7182-7183; text as passed Senate: CR S7183; text of measure as introduced: CR S7179) September 16, 2010
SRES 609
A resolution congratulating the National Urban League on its 100th year of service to the United States.
111th Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6906) August 5, 2010
SRES 591
A resolution recognizing and honoring the 20th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
111th Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay. 100 - 0. Record Vote Number: 217. (text: CR S6146-6147) July 22, 2010