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H.Res. 120 (110th)

Recognizing the African American spiritual as a national treasure.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

31 January 2007

Last action

7 February 2007 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2], Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Davis, Artur [D-AL-7], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Berry, Marion [D-AR-1], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Boyd, Allen [D-FL-2], Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4]

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Summary

Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) recognizes that African American spirituals are a poignant and powerful genre of music that have become one of the most significant segments of American music in existence; (2) expresses the deepest gratitude, recognition, and honor to the former enslaved Africans in the United States for their gifts to our Nation, including their original music and oral history; and (3) requests that the President issue a proclamation that reflects on the important contribution of African American spirituals to American history, and naming the African American spiritual a national treasure.

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Timeline

  1. 31 January 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 31 January 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 31 January 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 February 2007

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  5. 7 February 2007

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 79). (text: CR H1288)

    Source: Floor

  6. 7 February 2007

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 79).(text: CR H1288)

    Source: Floor

  7. 7 February 2007

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1288-1291)

    Source: Floor

  8. 7 February 2007

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  9. 7 February 2007

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 120.

    Source: Floor

  10. 7 February 2007

    Floor

    Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

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