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H.Con.Res. 27 (105th)

Recognizing the importance of African-American music to global culture and calling on the people of the United States to study, reflect on, and celebrate African-American music.

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Introduced

27 February 1997

Last action

14 October 1998 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate.

Sponsors

Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], JOHN CONYERS, CAROLYN MALONEY, Richard Neal, Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36], Rep. Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr. [D-AL-5], Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], James McGovern, JOHN LEWIS, Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8], Eleanor Norton, EDDIE JOHNSON, Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Sheila Jackson Lee, Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Rep. Coyne, William J. [D-PA-14], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], LUIS GUTIERREZ, Robert Scott, Maxine Waters, Danny Davis, Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-28], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], BOBBY RUSH, Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20], Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], ELIJAH CUMMINGS, Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-21], ALCEE HASTINGS, JOSE SERRANO, James Clyburn, Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], LOUISE SLAUGHTER

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Summary

Recognizes the importance of African-American music to global culture. Calls on the people of the United States to study, reflect on, and celebrate African-American music.

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Timeline

  1. 27 February 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 February 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 February 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 March 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.

    Source: Committee

  5. 13 October 1998

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  6. 13 October 1998

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  7. 13 October 1998

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  8. 13 October 1998

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  9. 13 October 1998

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10798-10799)

    Source: Floor

  10. 13 October 1998

    Floor

    Mr. Norwood moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  11. 14 October 1998

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

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