HRES 120 110th Congress House Arts, Culture, Religion Black history Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commemorations Congressional tributes History Minorities Music Slavery

Recognizing the African American spiritual as a national treasure.

Introduced: January 31, 2007 Introduced by: DeLauro, Rosa L. Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov

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Feb 7, 2007

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

Feb 7, 2007

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 79). (text: CR H1288)

Feb 7, 2007

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): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 79).(text: CR H1288)

Feb 7, 2007

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1302-1303)

Feb 7, 2007

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.

Feb 7, 2007

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 120.

Feb 7, 2007

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1288-1291)

Feb 7, 2007

Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

Jan 31, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Jan 31, 2007

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Feb 7, 2007	House · vote #79	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Passed	426–0	See who voted →

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 the House of Representatives: (1) recognizes that African American spirituals are a poignant and powerful genre of music that have become one of the most significant segments of American music in existence; (2) expresses the deepest gratitude, recognition, and honor to the former enslaved Africans in the United States for their gifts to our nation, including their original music and oral history; and (3) requests that the President issue a proclamation that reflects on the important contribution of African American spirituals to American history, and naming the African American spiritual a national treasure.

What's happening now February 7, 2007

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

Committees of jurisdiction 1