S.Res.396 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the hanging of nooses should be thoroughly investigated by Federal, State, and local law enforcement authorities and that any criminal violations should be vigorously prosecuted.

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  • Official: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the hanging of nooses should be thoroughly investigated by Federal, State, and local law enforcement authorities and that any criminal violations should be vigorously prosecuted. as amended by senate.
  • Official: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the hanging of nooses for the purpose of intimidation should be thoroughly investigated by Federal, State, and local law enforcement authorities and that any criminal violations should be vigorously prosecuted. as introduced.

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12/14/2007--Passed Senate amended. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the hanging of nooses for the purpose of intimidation is a reprehensible, and under certain circumstances, criminal act.Calls for: (1) thorough investigation by federal, state, and local law enforcement of such condu

Official Summary

12/14/2007--Passed Senate amended. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the hanging of nooses for the purpose of intimidation is a reprehensible, and under certain circumstances, criminal act.
Calls for:
(1) thorough investigation by federal, state, and local law enforcement of such conduct and for the cooperation of all private entities and individuals with such investigations; and
(2) vigorous prosecution of any criminal violations.


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12/16/07
The United States Senate Is Outraged At Hanging Nooses

The resolution (S. Res. 396), as amended, was agreed to. The amendment to the preamble was agreed to. The preamble, as amended, was agreed to. The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:. (The resolution will be printed in a ...

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12/16/07
The United States Senate Is Outraged At Hanging Nooses

The resolution (S. Res. 396), as amended, was agreed to. The amendment to the preamble was agreed to. The preamble, as amended, was agreed to. The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:. (The resolution will be printed in a ...

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12/05/07
Bill Action: Introduced: S.Res. 396: A resolution expressing the ...

Benjamin Cardin [D-MD] introduced S.Res. 396: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the hanging of nooses for the purpose of intimidation should be thoroughly investigated by Federal, State, and local law enforcement ...

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