HRES 1271
111th Congress
House
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congressional tributes
Judges
Racial and ethnic relations
Tennessee
Honoring the life and achievements of Rev. Benjamin Lawson Hooks.
Introduced: April 20, 2010
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Became law
Apr 20, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 20, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 0 (Roll no. 213). (text: CR H2659-2660)
Apr 20, 2010
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): 407 - 0 (Roll no. 213).(text: CR H2659-2660)
Apr 20, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2668-2669)
Apr 20, 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.
Apr 20, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1271.
Apr 20, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2659-2664)
Apr 20, 2010
Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Apr 20, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 20, 2010
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2010 | House · vote #213 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 407–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Honors the life and achievements of Dr. Benjamin Lawson Hooks, for his commitment to justice on the bench in Memphis, Tennessee, for his strong work with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to formulate strategies for eliminating barriers to civil rights, and for his leadership in promoting equal opportunity for all.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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