HCONRES 127
111th Congress
House
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Caribbean area
Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
Introduced: May 14, 2009
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13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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
Passed/agreed to in House: 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.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
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2009 | House · vote #514 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 423–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(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.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Committees of jurisdiction
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