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HCONRES 372 110th Congress House

Supporting the goals and ideals of Black Music Month and to honor the outstanding contributions that African American singers and musicians have made to the United States.

Introduced: June 12, 2008 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Jun 24, 2008
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jun 23, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 23, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 353 - 0 (Roll no. 439). (text: CR H5834-5835)
Jun 23, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5842-5843)
Jun 23, 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.
Jun 23, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 372.
Jun 23, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5834-5836)
Jun 23, 2008
Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jun 12, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jun 12, 2008
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 23, 2008 House · vote #439 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 353–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action June 24, 2008

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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

Declares that Congress: (1) supports the goals and ideals of Black Music Month (June 2008); (2) honors the outstanding contributions that African-American singers, musicians, composers, and producers have made to this country; and (3) calls on the people of the United States to take the opportunity to study, reflect on, and celebrate the majesty, vitality, and importance of African-American music.

 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 9
All 9 Democratic 9
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Jun 12, 2008
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Jun 12, 2008
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Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Jun 12, 2008
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Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · Jun 12, 2008
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jun 12, 2008
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Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Jun 12, 2008
 D
Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Jun 12, 2008
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Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Jun 12, 2008
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Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Jun 12, 2008
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 372: Supporting the goals and ideals of Black Music Month and to honor the outstanding contributions that African American singers and musicians have made to the United States.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HCONRES-372/
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"H. Con. Res. 372: Supporting the goals and ideals of Black Music Month and to honor the outstanding contributions that African American singers and musicians have made to the United States.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HCONRES-372/.
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H. Con. Res. 372, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HCONRES-372/.
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