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Celebrating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the 30th anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song tribute to Dr. King, "Happy Birthday", and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 13, 2010 See on congress.gov
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Passed House
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To President
Became law
Jan 20, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 20, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H215)
Jan 20, 2010
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H215)
Jan 20, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1010.
Jan 20, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H214-220)
Jan 20, 2010
Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jan 13, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 13, 2010
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E26)
Jan 13, 2010
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Celebrates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the 30th anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song tribute to Dr. King, "Happy Birthday."

Recognizes that the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. continues on with commitments to freedom, equality, and justice.

Encourages the people of the United States to commemorate the legacy of Dr. King by renewing pledges to advance those principles and actions that are consistent with Dr. King's belief that all men are created equal.

What's happening now January 20, 2010

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

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