H.Res. 1082 (109th): Condemning the decision by the city of St. Denis, France, to name a street in honor of Mumia Abu-Jamal, the convicted murderer of Philadelphia Police Officer Danny Faulkner.

Introduced:
Nov 14, 2006 (109th Congress, 2005–2006)
Sponsor:
Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick [R-PA8]
Status:
Agreed To (Simple Resolution)

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Status

This simple resolution was agreed to on December 6, 2006. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.

Progress
Introduced Nov 14, 2006
Agreed To (Simple Resolution) Dec 06, 2006
Votes

House Vote on Passage
Dec 06, 2006 7:02 p.m.
Passed 368/31

Cosponsors
16 cosponsors (12R, 4D) (show)
Committees

House Foreign Affairs

House Judiciary

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Last updated Dec 06, 2006.
3 pages

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12/6/2006--Passed House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Condemns the murder of Philadelphia Police Officer Danny Faulkner. Urges the municipal government of St. Denis, France, to change the name of Rue Mumia Abu-Jamal and, if such action is not taken by the municipal government of St. Denis, urges the government of France to take appropriate action against St. Denis to change the name of Rue Mumia Abu-Jamal. Commends all police officers in the United States and throughout the world for their commitment to public service and public safety.

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