US HR1271 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-1)
Status: Introduced on April 20 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-04-20 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 20 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-04-20 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Honors the life and achievements of Dr. Benjamin Lawson Hooks, for his commitment to justice on the bench in Memphis, Tennessee, for his strong work with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to formulate strategies for eliminating barriers to civil rights, and for his leadership in promoting equal opportunity for all.
Title
Honoring the life and achievements of Rev. Benjamin Lawson Hooks.
Sponsors
| Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] | Rep. John Conyers [D-MI] | Rep. Marcia Fudge [D-OH] | Rep. Luis Gutierrez [D-IL] |
| Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA] | Rep. John Lewis [D-GA] | Rep. Betty McCollum [D-MN] | Rep. Laura Richardson [D-CA] |
| Rep. Lamar Smith [R-TX] | Rep. Bennie Thompson [D-MS] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-04-20 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | |
| 2010-04-20 | On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 0 (Roll no. 213). (text: CR H2659-2660) | |
| 2010-04-20 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2668-2669) | |
| 2010-04-20 | At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. | |
| 2010-04-20 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1271. | |
| 2010-04-20 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2659-2664) | |
| 2010-04-20 | Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. | |
| 2010-04-20 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
Same As/Similar To
SR489 (Related) 2010-04-19 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2429-2431; text as passed Senate: CR S2431; text of measure as introduced: CR S2427-2428)
Subjects
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/1271/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres1271/BILLS-111hres1271eh.pdf |
