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Capitol Symbolism Change: Confederate and Taney Statues Removed

This act mandates the removal of Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney's bust from the U.S. Capitol, replacing it with a bust of Thurgood Marshall. Additionally, all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America will be removed from publicly accessible areas of the Capitol. This aims to align national symbols with values of equality and justice.
Key points
The bust of Chief Justice Taney, author of the controversial Dred Scott decision, will be replaced by a bust of Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court Justice.
All statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederacy will be removed from public display in the Capitol.
States that provided removed statues can reclaim them and replace them with new ones that meet the updated requirements.
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VOTING RESULTS
2021-06-29
70%
For 285
Against 120
Abstain 0
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Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3005
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]
Process start date: 2021-05-07
Voting date: 2021-06-29
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 196
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the United States Capitol with a bust of Thurgood Marshall to be obtained by the Joint Committee on the Library and to remove certain statues from areas of the United States Capitol which are accessible to the public, to remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3005.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The bust of Chief Justice Taney, author of the controversial Dred Scott decision, will be replaced by a bust of Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court Justice.
  • All statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederacy will be removed from public display in the Capitol.
  • States that provided removed statues can reclaim them and replace them with new ones that meet the updated requirements.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 285 - 120 (Roll no. 196). (text: CR H3263-3264)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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