HCONRES 372
110th Congress
House
Commemorations
Arts, Culture, Religion
Blacks
Congressional tributes
Entertainers
Minorities
Music
Special months
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
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11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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
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): 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
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2008 | House · vote #439 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 353–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
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.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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