HRES 942 110th Congress House

Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.

Introduced: January 28, 2008 Introduced by: Green, Al Democratic · Texas See on congress.gov

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Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Agreed to (House)

Feb 6, 2008

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

Feb 6, 2008

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 367 - 0 (Roll no. 30). (text: CR H566)

Feb 6, 2008

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H592-593)

Feb 6, 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.

Feb 6, 2008

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 942.

Feb 6, 2008

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H566-570)

Feb 6, 2008

Mr. Hodes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

Jan 29, 2008

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Jan 29, 2008

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jan 28, 2008

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Jan 28, 2008

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Feb 6, 2008	House · vote #30	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Passed	367–0	See who voted →

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Latest action February 6, 2008

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

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to recognize the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history.

Encourages the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all peoples of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the nation.

Recognizes that the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation.

Related & companion bills 1

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Oversight and Government Reform Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 12

Sánchez, Linda T.

California · Feb 6, 2008

Bishop, Sanford D.

Georgia · Jan 28, 2008

Clarke, Yvette D.

New York · Jan 28, 2008

Cleaver, Emanuel

Missouri · Jan 28, 2008

Doggett, Lloyd

Texas · Jan 28, 2008

Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"

Georgia · Jan 28, 2008

Kaptur, Marcy

Ohio · Jan 28, 2008

Meeks, Gregory W.

New York · Jan 28, 2008

Moore, Gwen

Wisconsin · Jan 28, 2008

Van Hollen, Chris

Maryland · Jan 28, 2008

Wasserman Schultz, Debbie

Florida · Jan 28, 2008

Waters, Maxine

California · Jan 28, 2008

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