Hawaii Leaders Scramble To Hold Akaka Bill Vote
POSTED: 9:58 am HST July 25, 2005
UPDATED: 5:27 pm HST July 25, 2005
HONOLULU -- The wheels in Washington were spinning Monday as Hawaii leaders make a big push for the Native Hawaiian Recognition Act on Capitol Hill.The so-called Akaka Bill would give Native Hawaiians federal recognition just like Native Americans and Native Alaskans.Sen. Daniel Akaka met with Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist.Frist said that there may be an agreement worked out by Tuesday.Akaka is trying to lift the hold put on the bill by six Republican senators. Some senators want language put into the bill that permanently bans gambling for a new Native Hawaiian government. It is something Akaka is unwilling to do.If no agreement can be reached, Akaka can file a cloture petition. That's a procedural vote to end debate and force a floor vote. He would need the approval of 60 senators.If the bill doesn't make it to the Senate floor by the end of the week, it will have to wait until after Congress comes back from recess in September.
Previous Stories:
- July 22, 2005: Senators To Spend Weekend Negotiating Akaka Bill
- July 21, 2005: Native Hawaiian Recognition Act's Future Uncertain
- July 20, 2005: Senator Puts Hold On Akaka Bill
- July 18, 2005: Akaka Bill Debate Stalled
- July 15, 2005: OHA Officials Prepare For Akaka Bill Hearings
- July 14, 2005: Akaka Bill Faces Critical Congressional Vote
- July 7, 2005: Hawaiian Group Wants OHA To Air Ads Against Akaka Bill
- March 31, 2005: Hawaii Congressional Leaders Optimistic About Akaka Bill
- March 2, 2005: Lingle, Groups Lobby Congress On Hawaiian Recognition
- January 25, 2005: Akaka Reintroduces Hawaiian Rights Bill
- October 11, 2004: Senators Abandon Hawaiian Recognition Bill For 2004
- September 15, 2004: Akaka Bill Passes Out Of Congressional Committee
- July 9, 2004: Hawaii Senators Battle To Keep Akaka Bill Alive
- July 8, 2004: Akaka Bill Suffers Setback
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