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H.Res. 198 (110th)

Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

27 February 2007

Last action

12 March 2007 · Passed

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Davis, Artur [D-AL-7], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37], David Scott, Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14]

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Summary

Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to recognize the contributions of Black Americans in the nation's history. Encourages the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all people of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the nation. Affirms that: (1) the contributions of Black Americans are a significant part of the history, progress, and heritage of the United States; and (2) the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation.

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Timeline

  1. 27 February 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 February 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 February 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 28 February 2007

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1981-1982)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 8 March 2007

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 8 March 2007

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 12 March 2007

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 198.

    Source: Floor

  8. 12 March 2007

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2416-2418)

    Source: Floor

  9. 12 March 2007

    Floor

    Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  10. 12 March 2007

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  11. 12 March 2007

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2416)

    Source: Floor

  12. 12 March 2007

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2416)

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

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