Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 632
Recognizing the courageous actions of Reverend Nat Turner in his fight to abolish slavery and make the majestic words of the Jeffersonian Declaration of Independence, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness", apply to the enslaved, and for other purposes.
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Introduced 2025-08-05Topic: civil rightsSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceThis resolution recognizes the contributions of Reverend Nat Turner to the eventual abolition of slavery in the United States.
Sponsors
- Al Green Democrat sponsor
- 1 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-05 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | refer |
| 2025-08-05 | Submitted in House | refer | |
| 2025-08-05 | Submitted in House | introduce |