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Recognizing the rich and resounding impact 50 years of Memphis-originating soul music has offered to American music history.

Introduced: February 12, 2007 Introduced by: Cohen, Steve Democratic · Tennessee See on congress.gov

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Agreed to (House)

Jun 18, 2007

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Jun 18, 2007

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

Jun 18, 2007

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6583)

Jun 18, 2007

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6583)

Jun 18, 2007

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 154.

Jun 18, 2007

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6583-6585)

Jun 18, 2007

Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

Feb 12, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Feb 12, 2007

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1449-1450)

Feb 12, 2007

Introduced in House

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes: (1) the 50th anniversary of the founding of Stax Records and its role in launching the careers of many legendary soul music artists; (2) the important role Memphis, Tennessee played in immortalizing soul music; and (3) the continuing contributions and influence of soul music to America's music history and cultural life.

What's happening now June 18, 2007

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Education and Workforce Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 5

Blackburn, Marsha

Tennessee · Jun 18, 2007

Davis, Danny K.

Illinois · Jun 18, 2007

Cuellar, Henry

Texas · May 24, 2007

Bishop, Sanford D.

Georgia · May 16, 2007

Meeks, Gregory W.

New York · Mar 26, 2007

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 154: Recognizing the rich and resounding impact 50 years of Memphis-originating soul music has offered to American music history.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-154/

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