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HRES 1046 111th Congress House

Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.

Introduced: January 27, 2010 Introduced by: Green, Al Democratic · Texas See on congress.gov
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commemorative events and holidaysEthnic studiesRacial and ethnic relations
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 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Feb 23, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 23, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 55). (text: CR 2/22/2010 H618-619)
Feb 23, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H699-700)
Feb 22, 2010
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lynch 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Feb 22, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1046.
Feb 22, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H618-621)
Feb 22, 2010
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jan 27, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jan 27, 2010
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Feb 23, 2010 House · vote #55 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 402–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action February 23, 2010

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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

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
  • HRES 83 Identical bill Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.
 Bill text 2 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 22
All 22 Democratic 16
D
Carson, André
Indiana · Feb 4, 2010
 D
Chu, Judy
California · Feb 4, 2010
Driehaus, Steve
· Feb 4, 2010
Kilroy, Mary Jo
· Feb 4, 2010
Cao, Anh
· Feb 2, 2010
 D
DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Feb 2, 2010
 D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Jan 27, 2010
Bordallo, Madeleine
· Jan 27, 2010
CHRISTENSEN, DONNA
· Jan 27, 2010
 D
Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Jan 27, 2010
 D
Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Jan 27, 2010
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jan 27, 2010
 D
Cuellar, Henry
Texas · Jan 27, 2010
 D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Jan 27, 2010
Faleomavaega, Eni
· Jan 27, 2010
 D
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Jan 27, 2010
 D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Jan 27, 2010
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Jan 27, 2010
 D
Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Jan 27, 2010
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Jan 27, 2010
 D
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Jan 27, 2010
 D
Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Jan 27, 2010
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 1046: Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-1046/
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