Saluting the life and music of the late Otha Ellas "Bo Diddley" Bates, guitar virtuoso and rock and roll pioneer, whose music continues to influence generations of musicians.

Summary

Honors the life and contributions of Otha Ellas "Bo Diddley" Bates, a rock and roll pioneer and blues guitarist and extends condolences to his family on his death.

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Timeline

1. 9 June 2008

   Passed

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

   Source: Floor

2. 9 June 2008

   Passed

   On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5065-5066)

   Source: Floor

3. 9 June 2008

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5065-5066)

   Source: Floor

4. 9 June 2008

   Floor

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1251.

   Source: Floor

5. 9 June 2008

   Floor

   Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5065-5067)

   Source: Floor

6. 9 June 2008

   Floor

   Ms. Lofgren, Zoe moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

   Source: Floor

7. 9 June 2008

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

8. 9 June 2008

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

9. 9 June 2008

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Engrossed in House · 9 June 2008 · Official file

Documents

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 9 June 2008

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 9 June 2008

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• Passed House without amendment

  summary · EN · 9 June 2008

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 9 June 2008

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Sponsors

• JOHN CONYERS · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bono Mack, Mary [R-CA-45] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] · D · Sponsor
• JAMES COOPER · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21] · D · Sponsor
• JOSEPH CROWLEY · D · Sponsor
• Barbara Lee · D · Sponsor
• Betty McCollum · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12] · D · Sponsor
• Linda Sánchez · D · Sponsor
• LAMAR SMITH · R · Sponsor
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