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H.Con.Res. 153 (97th)

A concurrent resolution authorizing a bust or statue of Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior, to be placed in the Capitol.

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Introduced

23 June 1981

Last action

21 December 1982 · Passed

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22], Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-6], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Benjamin, Adam, Jr. [D-IN-1], Rep. Boggs, Corinne C. (Lindy) [D-LA-2], Rep. Boland, Edward P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Bolling, Richard [D-MO-5], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3], Rep. Brodhead, William [D-MI-17], Rep. Brown, Clarence, Jr. [R-OH-7], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Burton, Phillip [D-CA-6], Rep. Chisholm, Shirley [D-NY-12], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rescom. Corrada, Baltasar [I-PR-At Large], Rep. Cotter, William R. [D-CT-1], Rep. Courter, Jim [R-NJ-12], Rep. Coyne, James K. [R-PA-8], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Daub, Hal [R-NE-2], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. DeNardis, Lawrence J. [R-CT-3], Rep. Derwinski, Edward J. [R-IL-4], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Duncan, John J. [R-TN-2], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Ertel, Allen E. [D-PA-17], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Fenwick, Millicent H. [R-NJ-5], Rep. Findley, Paul [R-IL-20], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6]

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14 January 2025

Summary

Directs the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a bust or statue of Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior, for placement in a suitable location in the Capitol.

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Timeline

  1. 23 June 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on House Administration.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 June 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 June 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 July 1981

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported.

    Source: Committee

  5. 27 July 1981

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 27 July 1981

    Committee

    Committee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 4 August 1981

    Calendars

    Placed on House Calendar No: 44.

    Source: Calendars

  8. 4 August 1981

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on House Administration. Report No: 97-217.

    Source: Committee

  9. 4 August 1981

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on House Administration. Report No: 97-217.

    Source: Committee

  10. 14 September 1981

    Floor

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  11. 15 September 1981

    Vote

    Resolution Agreed to in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 386 - 16 (Record Vote No: 202).

    Source: Floor

  12. 15 September 1981

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Resolution Agreed to in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 386 - 16 (Record Vote No: 202).

    Source: Floor

  13. 16 September 1981

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, and referred to the Committee on Rules.

    Source: IntroReferral

  14. 2 December 1982

    Committee

    Committee on Rules. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  15. 9 December 1982

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 989.

    Source: Calendars

  16. 9 December 1982

    Reported

    Committee on Rules. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  17. 9 December 1982

    Reported

    Committee on Rules. Reported to Senate by Senator Mathias without amendment. With written report No. 97-677.

    Source: Committee

  18. 21 December 1982

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  19. 21 December 1982

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

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