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H.Res. 901 (111th)

Recognizing November 14, 2009, as the 49th anniversary of the first day of integrated schools in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Introduced

6 November 2009

Last action

3 February 2010 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Cao, Anh "Joseph" [R-LA-2], Rep. Melancon, Charlie [D-LA-3], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3], Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3], Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4], Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37], Rep. Hodes, Paul W. [D-NH-2], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7]

Subjects

Education

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23 March 2026

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Summary

Recognizes the 49th anniversary of school integration in New Orleans, Louisiana. Remembers Judge J. Skelly Wright for his lifelong commitment to promoting civil rights, fairness, and equality. Commends Ruby Bridges for her courage in becoming the first African-American student to attend William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, and for her lifetime commitment to promoting diversity and improving educational opportunities for all children. Supports efforts to close student achievement gaps, improve secondary and postsecondary attendance and completion rates, and promote the benefits of integrated schools. Congratulates all those who have dedicated their lives to education and promoting equal opportunities for all students.

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Timeline

  1. 6 November 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to House Education and Labor

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 November 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 November 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 November 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 4 January 2010

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

    Source: Committee

  6. 2 February 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

  7. 2 February 2010

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 901.

    Source: Floor

  8. 2 February 2010

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H435-437)

    Source: Floor

  9. 2 February 2010

    Floor

    Ms. Fudge moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  10. 3 February 2010

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  11. 3 February 2010

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 32). (text: CR 2/2/2010 H435)

    Source: Floor

  12. 3 February 2010

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 32).(text: CR 2/2/2010 H435)

    Source: Floor

  13. 3 February 2010

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H493-494)

    Source: Floor

Votes

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    Introduced in House · EN · 6 November 2009

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