HJRES 254 · 94th Congress · Citizenship

Joint resolution restoring citizenship posthumously to Gen. Robert E. Lee.

Introduced 1975-02-27· Sponsored by Rep. Fisher, Joesph L. [D-VA-10]· House

Bill Progress

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1975-02-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Restores citizenship posthumously to General Robert E. Lee. Provides that, in accordance with the United States Constitution, the legal disabilities placed upon General Lee as a result of his service as General of the Army of Northern Virginia are removed and that General R. E. Lee is posthumously restored to the full rights of citizenship, effective June 13, 1865.…

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