US HR83 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 79-1)
Status: Introduced on January 23 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-02-24 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 23 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-02-24 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to recognize the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history. Encourages the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all peoples of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the nation. Recognizes that the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation.
Title
Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-02-24 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | |
| 2009-02-24 | On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 78). (text: CR H2615-2616) | |
| 2009-02-24 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2623-2624) | |
| 2009-02-24 | 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. | |
| 2009-02-24 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 83. | |
| 2009-02-24 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2615-2619) | |
| 2009-02-24 | Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. | |
| 2009-02-11 | Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent. | |
| 2009-02-11 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | |
| 2009-01-23 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. |
Same As/Similar To
HR1046 (Same As) 2010-02-23 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Subjects
Civil rights and liberties, minority issues
Commemorative events and holidays
Ethnic studies
Racial and ethnic relations
Commemorative events and holidays
Ethnic studies
Racial and ethnic relations
