HCONRES 286
110th Congress
House
Commemorations
Athletes
Basketball
Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Minorities
Racial discrimination
Sports and Recreation
Expressing the sense of Congress that Earl Lloyd should be recognized and honored for breaking the color barrier and becoming the first African American to play in the National Basketball Association League 58 years ago.
Introduced: January 29, 2008
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13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 6, 2008
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 5, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 5, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 98). (text: CR H1244)
Mar 5, 2008
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): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 98).(text: CR H1244)
Mar 5, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1273-1274)
Mar 5, 2008
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.
Mar 5, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 286.
Mar 5, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1244-1246)
Mar 5, 2008
Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Feb 26, 2008
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Feb 26, 2008
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 29, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jan 29, 2008
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2008 | House · vote #98 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 412–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Calls for recognition of Earl Lloyd for breaking the color barrier and becoming the first African-American to play in the National Basketball Association League 58 years ago.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Committees of jurisdiction
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