HCONRES 449 108th Congress House

Honoring the life and accomplishments of Ray Charles, recognizing his contributions to the Nation, and extending condolences to his family on his death.

Introduced: June 18, 2004 See on congress.gov

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Passed House

Passed Senate

Jun 23, 2004

Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 595.

Jun 22, 2004

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

Jun 22, 2004

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 281). (text: CR H4654-4655)

Jun 22, 2004

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4683-4684)

Jun 22, 2004

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 22, 2004

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 449.

Jun 22, 2004

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4654-4657)

Jun 22, 2004

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

Jun 15, 2004

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Jun 15, 2004

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Jun 22, 2004	House · vote #281	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Passed	419–0	See who voted →

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Latest action June 23, 2004

Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 595.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Honors the life and accomplishments of Ray Charles Robinson. Recognizes his invaluable contributions to the Nation, the State of Georgia, and the American musical heritage. Extends condolences to his family on his death.

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Education and Workforce Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 3

Wilson, Joe

South Carolina · Jun 21, 2004

LINDER, JOHN

· Jun 18, 2004

McGovern, James P.

Massachusetts · Jun 18, 2004

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 449: Honoring the life and accomplishments of Ray Charles, recognizing his contributions to the Nation, and extending condolences to his family on his death.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HCONRES-449/

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"H. Con. Res. 449: Honoring the life and accomplishments of Ray Charles, recognizing his contributions to the Nation, and extending condolences to his family on his death.." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HCONRES-449/.

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H. Con. Res. 449, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HCONRES-449/.

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