Laws and legislation
Introduction of H.R. 12262 (H. R. 4249) to extend the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Martin Luther King national holiday
Speech by Rep. Coyne supporting the establishment of Jan.15 as a national holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King.
Introduction of H.R. 3431 to designate birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday
Martin Luther King Jr. holiday (H.R. 3706) debates
Designation of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., as a legal holiday
Congressional speeches (p. H11565-H11582) on H. Res. 497 providing for the consideration of H.R. 5461, a bill to designate the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., a legal public holiday; the results of the votes on amendment of the bill are included.
Martin Luther King Jr., national holiday (S. 400)
Speech from the Senate floor in support of S.400. by Sen. Mathias ... [et al.]designating the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., a national holiday
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.
