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HCONRES 36 108th Congress House

Encouraging the people of the United States to honor and celebrate the 140th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and commending Abraham Lincoln's efforts to end slavery.

Introduced: February 12, 2003 Introduced by: Davis, Danny K. Democratic · Illinois 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It was not agreed to before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, so it is no longer active.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.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Feb 27, 2003
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 26, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 26, 2003
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 35). (text of measure as passed House: CR H1338)
Feb 26, 2003
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1356)
Feb 26, 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.
Feb 26, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 36.
Feb 26, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1338-1341)
Feb 26, 2003
Mrs. Davis, Jo Ann moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Feb 12, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Feb 12, 2003
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Feb 26, 2003 House · vote #35 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 415–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action February 27, 2003

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Recognizes the historical significance and encourages celebration of the 140th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.
 Related & companion bills 1
  • SCONRES 15 Identical bill A concurrent resolution commemorating the 140th anniversary of the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.
 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 29
All 29 Democratic 15 Republican 1 Independent 1
HILL, BARON
· Feb 26, 2003
 D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Feb 25, 2003
Faleomavaega, Eni
· Feb 25, 2003
 D
Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Feb 25, 2003
 D
Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Feb 12, 2003
Ballance, Frank
· Feb 12, 2003
Bordallo, Madeleine
· Feb 12, 2003
CARSON, BRAD
· Feb 12, 2003
 D
Case, Ed
Hawaii · Feb 12, 2003
CHRISTENSEN, DONNA
· Feb 12, 2003
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Feb 12, 2003
FROST, MARTIN
· Feb 12, 2003
JOHN, CHRISTOPHER
· Feb 12, 2003
KLECZKA, GERALD
· Feb 12, 2003
Majette, Denise
· Feb 12, 2003
 D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Feb 12, 2003
MCCARTHY, KAREN
· Feb 12, 2003
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Feb 12, 2003
 D
Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Feb 12, 2003
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Feb 12, 2003
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Feb 12, 2003
 D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · Feb 12, 2003
 R
Rogers, Mike D.
Alabama · Feb 12, 2003
 I
Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Feb 12, 2003
SANDLIN, MAX
· Feb 12, 2003
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Feb 12, 2003
 D
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Feb 12, 2003
 D
Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Feb 12, 2003
 D
Waters, Maxine
California · Feb 12, 2003
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 36: Encouraging the people of the United States to honor and celebrate the 140th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and commending Abraham Lincoln's efforts to end slavery.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HCONRES-36/
MLA
"H. Con. Res. 36: Encouraging the people of the United States to honor and celebrate the 140th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and commending Abraham Lincoln's efforts to end slavery.." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HCONRES-36/.
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H. Con. Res. 36, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HCONRES-36/.
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[H. Con. Res. 36: Encouraging the people of the United States to honor and celebrate the 140th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and commending Abraham Lincoln's efforts to end slavery.](https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HCONRES-36/)
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