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.

Bill: 110-sres-84
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2007-02-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Arts, Culture, Religion
Children's rights
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Europe
Families
History
Human rights
International Affairs
Legislators
Slavery
Smuggling
United Kingdom
Women
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-15
text: 
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. 

action_date: 2007-03-01
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
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. 

action_date: 2007-03-23
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
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. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-23
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3723-3724; text as passed: CR S3723-3724)
action_date: 2007-03-23
text: Passed/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)
action_date: 2007-03-01
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 63.
action_date: 2007-03-01
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-03-01
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-03-01
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2007-02-15
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2112)
action_date: 2007-02-15
text: Introduced in Senate