Laws and legislation
The 1965 Voting Rights Act
Introduction of H.R. 3737 to designate birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday
Martin Luther King Jr. holiday (H.R. 3706) debates
During these debates Helms alleges that King was a Communist citing former FBI head, J. Edgar Hoover's, files on King as evidence. He also requests that the Senate hold hearings to investigate his claims before they vote on H.R. 3706. Senator Kennedy and other rebut...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
Speech by Sen. Glenn co-sponsoring legislation supporting the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a national holiday.
Support for a national holiday to honor Martin Luther King Jr. continues to grow
Amendments submitted: Martin Luther King Jr. holiday (H.R. 3706) amendments numbers 2328, 2329, 2321, 2332, 2333
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday: a day for national observance
A national holiday for Martin Luther King
Introduction of H.R. 6417 to designate birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday
