HRES 1090
109th Congress
House
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Artists
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Copyright
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Music
Honoring the life of Ruth Brown and her copyright royalty reform efforts on behalf of rhythm and blues recording artists.
Introduced: December 5, 2006
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 6, 2006
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 6, 2006
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 12/7/2006 H8818-8819)
Dec 6, 2006
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 12/7/2006 H8818-8819)
Dec 6, 2006
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1090.
Dec 6, 2006
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR 12/7/2006 H8818-8819)
Dec 6, 2006
Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Dec 5, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 5, 2006
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2090-2091)
Dec 5, 2006
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Honors the life of Ruth Brown (a rhythm and blues singer and songwriter known as Miss Rhythm). Recognizes Brown for her efforts toward reforming the copyright royalty system. Commends Brown for her success in ensuring that rhythm and blues recording artists would receive deserved copyright royalties.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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