HCONRES 220
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Commending Medgar Wiley Evers and his widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams, for their lives and accomplishments.
Introduced: June 12, 2003
Introduced by:
Thompson, Bennie G.
Democratic
· Mississippi
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Became law
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
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): 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
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2003 | House · vote #277 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 376–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
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."
What's happening now
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
1