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HRES 162 110th Congress House

Recognizing the contributions of the Negro Baseball Leagues and their players.

Introduced: February 14, 2007 Introduced by: Cohen, Steve Democratic · Tennessee See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Mar 6, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 6, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2200)
Mar 6, 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 H2200)
Mar 6, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 162.
Mar 6, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2200-2202)
Mar 6, 2007
Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Feb 28, 2007
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 28, 2007
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 14, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Feb 14, 2007
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 6, 2007

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues for their achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions to both baseball and our nation.

Requests that the President issue a proclamation recognizing "Negro Leaguers Recognition Day."

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HCONRES 84 Related bill Encouraging recognition of February 13th of each year for the founding for the Negro Leagues in Kansas City, Missouri.
  • SCONRES 29 Related bill A concurrent resolution encouraging the recognition of the Negro Baseball Leagues and their players on May 20th of each…
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 15
All 15 Democratic 15
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Feb 27, 2007
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Matsui, Doris O.
California · Feb 27, 2007
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Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Feb 16, 2007
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Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Feb 16, 2007
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Feb 16, 2007
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Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Feb 16, 2007
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Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · Feb 16, 2007
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Feb 14, 2007
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Green, Al
Texas · Feb 14, 2007
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Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Feb 14, 2007
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Feb 14, 2007
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Feb 14, 2007
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Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Feb 14, 2007
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Smith, Adam
Washington · Feb 14, 2007
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Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Feb 14, 2007
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