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HCONRES 220 108th Congress House

Commending Medgar Wiley Evers and his widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams, for their lives and accomplishments.

Introduced: June 16, 2003 Introduced by: Thompson, Bennie G. Democratic · Mississippi See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 108th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Jun 18, 2003
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 17, 2003
Received in the Senate.
Jun 16, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 16, 2003
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 0 (Roll no. 277). (text: CR H5371-5372)
Jun 16, 2003
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5381)
Jun 16, 2003
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.
Jun 16, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 220.
Jun 16, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5371-5378)
Jun 16, 2003
Mr. Carter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jun 12, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Jun 12, 2003
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 16, 2003 House · vote #277 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 376–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action June 18, 2003

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Commends Medgar Wiley Evers and his widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams, and expresses the greatest respect and gratitude of Congress, for their lives and accomplishments.

Supports the establishment of a "Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance."

 Related & companion bills 1
  • SCONRES 54 Related bill A concurrent resolution commending Medgar Wiley Evers and his widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams for their lives and accompli…
 Bill text 2 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Jun 16, 2003
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 220: Commending Medgar Wiley Evers and his widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams, for their lives and accomplishments.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HCONRES-220/
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"H. Con. Res. 220: Commending Medgar Wiley Evers and his widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams, for their lives and accomplishments.." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HCONRES-220/.
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H. Con. Res. 220, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HCONRES-220/.
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