HRES 1251
110th Congress
House
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Artists
Arts, Culture, Religion
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Copyright
Entertainers
Intellectual property
Music
Saluting the life and music of the late Otha Ellas "Bo Diddley" Bates, guitar virtuoso and rock and roll pioneer, whose music continues to influence generations of musicians.
Introduced: June 9, 2008
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Jun 9, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 9, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5065-5066)
Jun 9, 2008
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5065-5066)
Jun 9, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1251.
Jun 9, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5065-5067)
Jun 9, 2008
Ms. Lofgren, Zoe moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jun 9, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 9, 2008
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Honors the life and contributions of Otha Ellas "Bo Diddley" Bates, a rock and roll pioneer and blues guitarist and extends condolences to his family on his death.
Recommits the House of Representatives to ensuring that musical artists such as Bo Diddley receive fair protection under the copyright laws for their contributions to American culture.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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