HRES 1540 · 94th Congress · Congress

A resolution creating a select committee to conduct an investigation and study of the circumstances surrounding the death of John F. Kennedy and the death of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Introduced 1976-09-14· Sponsored by Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure passed House, roll call #748 (280-65).(1976-09-17)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1976-09-17
Yea 280Nay 65
PassedHouse · 1976-09-17
Yea 280Nay 65

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes a select committee in the House of Representatives to conduct an investigation of the circumstances surrounding the death of John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Junior. Directs the Committee to report to the House as soon as practicable during the present Congress the results of its investigation, together with such recommendations as it deems advisable.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats