86th Congress - 1959-01-03 to 1961-01-03
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: The 86th Congress (1959–1961) was a meeting of the United States Congress that enacted significant legislation including the Landrum–Griffin Act, Civil Rights Act of 1960, Flood Control Act of 1960, and Social Security Amendments (Kerr-Mill aid). This Congress also included the twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution. -history.house.gov
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Support for the Repeal of the Choctaw Termination Act of 1959, 1959-08-25
Item — Box SP 13: Series CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 74
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_13_74_0001
Scope and Contents
Representative Carl Albert supports the repeal of the Act of August 25, 1959, regarding the Choctaw Tribe's affairs. He highlights the difficulties in carrying out the provisions of the Act and emphasizes the tribe's desire to continue receiving federal services as Indians. The Choctaw Tribe no longer wishes to be terminated, and resolutions from tribal leaders and councils urge the passage of the repeal bill. Representative Albert expresses gratitude for the subcommittee's consideration...
Dates:
1959-08-25