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H.Res. 1272 (111th)

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the May 4, 1970, Kent State University shootings.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

20 April 2010

Last action

5 May 2010 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Grayson, Alan [D-FL-9], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Boccieri, John A. [D-OH-16], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Driehaus, Steve [D-OH-1], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Kilroy, Mary Jo [D-OH-15], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Space, Zachary T. [D-OH-18], Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13], Rep. Wilson, Charles A. [D-OH-6]

Subjects

Education

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5 December 2025

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Summary

Commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Kent State University shootings that occurred on May 4, 1970, by: (1) recognizing the tragedy of the shootings and the implications that the shootings have had not only on Kent State and the local community, but also on the nation and the world; and (2) applauding the development of the May 4 visitors' center as an additional primary resource to preserve and communicate the history of the shootings, its larger ethical and societal context and impact, and its enduring meaning for our democratic nation.

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Timeline

  1. 20 April 2010

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 April 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 April 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 5 May 2010

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  5. 5 May 2010

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 247). (text: CR H3144)

    Source: Floor

  6. 5 May 2010

    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

  7. 5 May 2010

    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): 415 - 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 247).(text: CR H3144)

    Source: Floor

  8. 5 May 2010

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3144-3145)

    Source: Floor

  9. 5 May 2010

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1272.

    Source: Floor

  10. 5 May 2010

    Floor

    Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 5 May 2010

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