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DemocratBill · H.Res. 315· House(119-HRES-315)

Recognizing the 159th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1866.

Rep. Jackson
Age: 60 years
Illinois
Introduced
4/9/2025
Last activity
4/9/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Jonathan Jackson
Cosponsors
Democrat - 10Republican - 0
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution recognizes the 159th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1866. The act was the first Federal law to define citizenship and ensure all citizens receive equal protection under the law. It was intended to combat the suppression of the Emancipation Proclamation following President Andrew Johnson's reconstruction policies. The resolution notes that the act was passed after both Chambers of Congress voted to override a veto by President Johnson. Finally, the resolution highlights the act's role in shaping the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendments.

Yes

  • Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5

    The resolution celebrates legislation specifically designed to protect the rights of Black citizens.

  • Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5

    The resolution honors a landmark act that established equal protection regardless of race.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.