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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jan 21, 1993
Declares that the Congress: (1) on the 100th anniversary of the illegal overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii on January 17, 1893, acknowledges the historical significance of this event which resulted in the suppression of the inherent sovereignty of the Native Hawaiian people; (2) commends efforts of reconciliation initiated by Hawaii and the United Church of Christ with Native Hawaiians; (3) apologizes for the overthrow and the deprivation of the rights of Native Hawaiians to self-determination; (4) expresses its commitment to acknowledge the ramifications of the overthrow in order to provide a foundation for reconciliation between the United States and the Native Hawaiian people; and (5) urges the President to acknowledge the ramifications of the overthrow and to support reconciliation efforts.
People & committees
Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D–HI
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Became Public Law No: 103-150.
Became Public Law No: 103-150.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9627-9632)
Mrs. Mink moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 65-34. Record Vote No: 332.
Senate roll call 332 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 65-34. Record Vote No: 332.
Senate roll call 332 · Individual votesMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S14477-14483)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 185.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Inouye without amendment. With written report No. 103-126.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Inouye without amendment. With written report No. 103-126.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S626)
Introduced in Senate
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