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Jonathan Jackson (D-IL)

Recognizing the 159th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1866.

H.Res. 315 · House resolution Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

A Democratic resolution with 10 Democratic cosponsors · See all 10 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

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What this bill would do

This resolution recognizes the 159th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1866. The act was the first Federal law to define citizenship and ensure all citizens receive equal protection under the law. It was intended to combat the suppression of the Emancipation Proclamation following President Andrew Johnson's reconstruction policies. The resolution notes that the act was passed after both Chambers of Congress voted to override a veto by President Johnson. Finally, the resolution highlights the act's role in shaping the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendments.

Yes

  • Scored +5

    Would Black Americans be better off under this?

    The resolution celebrates legislation specifically designed to protect the rights of Black citizens.

  • Scored +5

    Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

    The resolution honors a landmark act that established equal protection regardless of race.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.