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H.Res. 650 (111th)

Recognizing that country music has made a tremendous contribution to American life and culture and declaring country music to be a uniquely American art form.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

15 July 2009

Last action

8 October 2009 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16], Rep. Cao, Anh "Joseph" [R-LA-2], Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13], Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8], Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12], Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3], Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50], Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY], Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

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Summary

Declares country music to be a uniquely American art form. Recognizes that country music should be honored for its contributions to American life and culture.

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Timeline

  1. 15 July 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 July 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 July 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 October 2009

    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

  5. 6 October 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 650.

    Source: Floor

  6. 6 October 2009

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10470-10471)

    Source: Floor

  7. 6 October 2009

    Floor

    Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  8. 8 October 2009

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 8 October 2009

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 766). (text: CR 10/6/2009 H10470)

    Source: Floor

  10. 8 October 2009

    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): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 766).(text: CR 10/6/2009 H10470)

    Source: Floor

  11. 8 October 2009

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11125)

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 8 October 2009

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    Introduced in House · EN · 15 July 2009

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