1961 Senate Hearings on Menominee Termination Act Amendments
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
These hearings represent the legislative process for adjusting the federal government's termination policy, which directly impacted the legal status, land management, and service provision for the Menominee people.
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Menominee Tribe
The tribe's legal status and federal relationship were subject to the proposed amendments discussed in the legislation.
United States Senate
The Senate was responsible for reviewing and potentially passing the proposed amendments to federal law.
Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Senate Subcommittee on Indian Affairs held hearings on April 18, 19, and 24, 1961.
- The hearings focused on two specific legislative proposals: S. 869 and S. 870.
- The subject of the legislation is the amendment of the Menominee Termination Act.
- The proceedings were conducted during the first session of the Eighty-seventh Congress.
Why It Matters
These hearings represent the legislative process for adjusting the federal government's termination policy, which directly impacted the legal status, land management, and service provision for the Menominee people.
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Legislative Re-evaluation
The existence of these hearings indicates that the federal government was actively reconsidering or adjusting the implementation of the Menominee Termination Act shortly after its initial enactment.
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