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H.Res. 1242 (110th)

Honoring the life, musical accomplishments, and contributions of Louis Jordan on the 100th anniversary of his birth.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

5 June 2008

Last action

23 June 2008 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1], Rep. Hill, Baron P. [D-IN-9], Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4], Rep. Mitchell, Harry E. [D-AZ-5], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1], Rep. Pomeroy, Earl [D-ND-At Large], Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2], Rep. Hodes, Paul W. [D-NH-2], Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20], Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3], Rep. Berry, Marion [D-AR-1], Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3], Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-4], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13], Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17]

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Summary

Honors the life of Louis Jordan on the 100th anniversary of his birth. Recognizes his important contributions to American music as a musician, composer, and entertainer.

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Timeline

  1. 5 June 2008

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 June 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 June 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 June 2008

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  5. 23 June 2008

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 348 - 0 (Roll no. 438). (text: CR H5831)

    Source: Floor

  6. 23 June 2008

    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): 348 - 0 (Roll no. 438).(text: CR H5831)

    Source: Floor

  7. 23 June 2008

    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

  8. 23 June 2008

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1242.

    Source: Floor

  9. 23 June 2008

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5831-5832)

    Source: Floor

  10. 23 June 2008

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 23 June 2008

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