United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HCONRES 79 — Recognizing the 155th anniversary of the House of Representatives' rejection of the Lecompton Constitution of the Territory of Kansas.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

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Summary

Recognizes the rejection of the Lecompton Constitution of the Territory of Kansas by the House of Representatives in 1858 as a critical action in admitting Kansas as a free state into the Union of the United States. Acknowledges the drafting and ensuing debate of that Constitution as a significant catalyst that would lead to the Civil War and the ultimate abolition of slavery. Congratulates the city of Lecompton, Kansas, for maintaining its historical heritage.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

  2. Referred to House Judiciary

  3. Referred to House Natural Resources

  4. Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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What does HCONRES 79 do?
Recognizes the rejection of the Lecompton Constitution of the Territory of Kansas by the House of Representatives in 1858 as a critical action in admitting Kansas as a free state into the Union of the United States. Acknowledges the drafting and ensuing debate of that Constitution as a significant catalyst that would lead to the Civil War and the ultimate abolition of slavery. Congratulates the city of Lecompton, Kansas, for maintaining its historical heritage.
Who sponsors HCONRES 79?
HCONRES 79 is sponsored by Lynn Jenkins (R).
What is the current status of HCONRES 79?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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