Recognizing the 146th anniversary of the ratification of the 15th amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 114-hres-596
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1]
Introduced: 2016-02-02
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Constitution and constitutional amendments

Racial and ethnic relations

Voting rights
Latest action: action_date: 2016-02-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Summaries:
action_date: 2016-02-02
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>Recognizes the 146th anniversary of the ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment, which prohibits the government from denying a citizen the right to vote on the basis of race.</p> <p>Acknowledges the significance of the Fifteenth Amendment and continues to support its goals and ideals.</p>

tv_txt: IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 596 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2016 Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Recognizing the 146th anniversary of the ratification of the 15th amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Whereas February 3, 2016, is the 146th anniversary of the ratification of the 15th amendment to the Constitution of the United States; Whereas the 15th amendment prohibits the government from denying a citizen the right to vote based on race; and Whereas it is important to continue to ensure the ability of all United States citizens to participate fully in the electoral process: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 146th anniversary of the ratification of the 15th amendment to the Constitution of the United States; and (2) acknowledges the significance of the 15th amendment and continues to support its goals and ideals.