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H.Res. 73 (111th)

Observing the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and encouraging the people of the United States to observe the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and for other purposes.

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Introduced

16 January 2009

Last action

21 January 2009 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rescom. Pierluisi, Pedro R. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Barrow, John [D-GA-12], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Massa, Eric J. J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. Perriello, Thomas S.P. [D-VA-5], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Driehaus, Steve [D-OH-1], Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17], Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI], Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2], Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]

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Summary

Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) observes the 80th birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.; and (2) pledges to advance Dr. King's legacy. Encourages the people of the United States to: (1) observe Dr. King's 80th birthday and his life; (2) commemorate his legacy so that, as Dr. King hoped, "one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: `We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal'"; and (3) remember Dr. King's message and rededicate themselves to his goal of a free and just United States.

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Timeline

  1. 16 January 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 January 2009

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  5. 21 January 2009

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H394-395)

    Source: Floor

  6. 21 January 2009

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H394-395)

    Source: Floor

  7. 21 January 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 73.

    Source: Floor

  8. 21 January 2009

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H394-398)

    Source: Floor

  9. 21 January 2009

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 21 January 2009

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