HRES 1085
111th Congress
House
Transportation and Public Works
Commemorative events and holidays
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Infrastructure development
Racial and ethnic relations
Transportation employees
U.S. history
Honoring and celebrating the contributions of African-Americans to the transportation and infrastructure of the United States.
Everywhere this bill has been
12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Feb 24, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 24, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 65). (text: CR 2/23/2010 H690-691)
Feb 24, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H791)
Feb 23, 2010
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Feb 23, 2010
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Feb 23, 2010
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Feb 23, 2010
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 23, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1085.
Feb 23, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H690-693)
Feb 23, 2010
Ms. Brown, Corrine moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Feb 22, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 22, 2010
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2010 | House · vote #65 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 419–0 | See who voted → |
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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 National African American History Month.
Honors and celebrates the important contributions that African-Americans have made throughout history to the U.S. transportation and infrastructure systems.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Bill text
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 1085: Honoring and celebrating the contributions of African-Americans to the transportation and infrastructure of the United States.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-1085/
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