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H.Res. 83 (111th)

Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

23 January 2009

Last action

24 February 2009 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4], Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], David Scott, Rep. Davis, Artur [D-AL-7], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37], Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]

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Summary

Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to recognize the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history. Encourages the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all peoples of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the nation. Recognizes that the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation.

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Timeline

  1. 23 January 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 February 2009

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  5. 11 February 2009

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 24 February 2009

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 24 February 2009

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 78). (text: CR H2615-2616)

    Source: Floor

  8. 24 February 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): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 78).(text: CR H2615-2616)

    Source: Floor

  9. 24 February 2009

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2615-2619)

    Source: Floor

  10. 24 February 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

  11. 24 February 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 83.

    Source: Floor

  12. 24 February 2009

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

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