Expressing the sense of Congress that the bicentennial of the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, which banned the slave trade in the British Empire, allowed for the search and seizure of ships suspected of transporting enslaved people, and provided compensation for the freedom of slaves, should be commemorated.

3.0.0 84 2023-01-11T19:57:10Z 2023-01-11T19:57:10Z Senate S SRES 2007-02-15 110 ssju00 Judiciary Committee Senate Standing Reported by 2007-03-01T18:36:26Z Markup by 2007-03-01T17:35:33Z Referred to 2007-02-15T23:02:16Z Expressing the sense of Congress that the bicentennial of the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, which banned the slave trade in the British Empire, allowed for the search and seizure of ships suspected of transporting enslaved people, and provided compensation for the freedom of slaves, should be commemorated. 110 101 HCONRES 2007-06-15 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E305) Related bill CRS Encouraging the people of the United States, particularly the youth of the United States, to observe the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the British slave trade and remember the life and legacy of William Wilberforce, a member of the British House of Commons who devoted his life to the suppression and abolition of the institution of slavery, and to work for the protection of human rights throughout the world. 110 158 HRES 2007-05-01 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. 15:46:40 Related bill CRS 2007-03-23 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) Floor 2007-03-23 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) Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 2007-03-01 Senate Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 63. Calendars 2007-03-01 ssju00 Judiciary Committee Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report. Committee 2007-03-01 Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report. Committee 14000 9 Library of Congress ssju00 Judiciary Committee 2007-03-01 ssju00 Judiciary Committee Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. Committee 2007-02-15 ssju00 Judiciary Committee Senate Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2112) IntroReferral 2007-02-15 Introduced in Senate IntroReferral 10000 9 Library of Congress B000953 Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] SAM BROWNBACK R KS N P000590 Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR] Mark Pryor D AR Lunsford 2007-02-15 True I000024 Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] Jim Inhofe R OK 2007-02-27 False C000560 Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK] TOM COBURN R OK 2007-02-28 False E000194 Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV] JOHN ENSIGN R NV 2007-02-28 False Commemorations 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 Commemorations

00 2007-02-15 Introduced in Senate 2007-03-06T18:00:16Z 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.

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80 2007-03-01 Reported to Senate without amendment 2007-03-06T18:00:26Z (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.

Condemns human trafficking and slavery.

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82 2007-03-23 Passed Senate without amendment 2007-04-11T15:39:34Z (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.

Condemns human trafficking and slavery.

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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. Official Title as Introduced 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. Introduced in Senate IS Display Title 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. Agreed to Senate 2007-03-23T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-110sres84ats/xml/BILLS-110sres84ats.xml Reported to Senate 2007-02-15T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-110sres84rs/xml/BILLS-110sres84rs.xml Introduced in Senate 2007-02-15T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-110sres84is/xml/BILLS-110sres84is.xml 2007-03-23 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3723-3724; text as passed: CR S3723-3724) text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.