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HCONRES 127 111th Congress House

Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.

Introduced: June 2, 2009 See on congress.gov
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Caribbean areaCommemorative events and holidaysRacial and ethnic relationsU.S. history
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 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Jul 10, 2009
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 9, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 9, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 514). (text: CR 7/7/2009 H7716)
Jul 9, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7866-7867)
Jul 7, 2009
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Harper objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Jul 7, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 127.
Jul 7, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7716-7719)
Jul 7, 2009
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jun 18, 2009
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 18, 2009
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 14, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
May 14, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 9, 2009 House · vote #514 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 423–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action July 10, 2009

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Supports the goals and ideals of Caribbean-American Heritage Month (in the month of June).

Affirms that: (1) the contributions of Caribbean-Americans are a significant part of the history, progress, and heritage of the United States; and (2) the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 1369 Related bill Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
 Bill text 3 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 23
All 23 Democratic 17 Republican 1
D
Waters, Maxine
California · Jun 4, 2009
 D
Carson, André
Indiana · Jun 2, 2009
 D
Castor, Kathy
Florida · Jun 2, 2009
 D
Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Jun 2, 2009
 D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Jun 2, 2009
Faleomavaega, Eni
· Jun 2, 2009
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jun 2, 2009
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Jun 2, 2009
Sablan, Gregorio
· Jun 2, 2009
 D
Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Jun 2, 2009
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Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Jun 2, 2009
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Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Jun 2, 2009
 D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · May 21, 2009
 D
Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · May 21, 2009
 D
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · May 21, 2009
 D
Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · May 21, 2009
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · May 18, 2009
Pierluisi, Pedro
· May 18, 2009
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · May 18, 2009
Bordallo, Madeleine
· May 14, 2009
CHRISTENSEN, DONNA
· May 14, 2009
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · May 14, 2009
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · May 14, 2009
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 127: Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HCONRES-127/
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"H. Con. Res. 127: Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HCONRES-127/.
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