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109th Congress / Bills / H CON RES 175

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Acknowledging African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade in all of the Americas with an emphasis on descendants in Latin America and the Caribbean, recognizing the injustices suffered by these African descendants, and recommending that the United States and the international community work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Votes on this bill

DateChamberResultVote
7/18/05 House Passed Session 1, roll call 381: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended
Acknowledging African Descendants of the Transatlantic Slave Trade in All of the Americas With An Emphasis on Descendants in Latin America and the Caribbean, Recognizing the Injustices Suffered by These African Descendants, and Recommending That the United States and the International Community...
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