Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Ruby Bridges desegregating a previously all-White public elementary school.

Summary

Recognizes the 50th anniversary of Ruby Bridges desegregating William Frantz Elementary School, a previously all-White public elementary school in New Orleans, Louisiana. Encourages people to recognize the historical importance of elementary school desegregation and Ruby Bridges. Expresses the House of Representatives' commitment to continuing the legacy of Brown v. Board of Education by protecting and advancing equal educational opportunity for all.

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Timeline

1. 15 November 2010

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 15 November 2010

   Floor

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

   Source: Floor

3. 15 November 2010

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 15 November 2010

   Passed

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

   Source: Floor

5. 15 November 2010

   Vote

   On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 0 (Roll no. 567). (text: CR H7412-7414)

   Source: Floor

6. 15 November 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): 376 - 0 (Roll no. 567).(text: CR H7412-7414)

   Source: Floor

7. 15 November 2010

   Floor

   Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7412-7414)

   Source: Floor

8. 15 November 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

9. 15 November 2010

   Floor

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1713.

   Source: Floor

10. 15 November 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Engrossed in House · 15 November 2010 · Official file

Documents

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 15 November 2010

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

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• Passed House without amendment

  summary · EN · 15 November 2010

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 15 November 2010

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Sponsors

• JOHN LEWIS · D · Sponsor
• Gwen Moore · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Cao, Anh "Joseph" [R-LA-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1] · D · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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