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HRES 476 111th Congress House

Celebrating the goals and ideals of "Black Music Month".

Introduced: June 16, 2009 Introduced by: Cohen, Steve Democratic · Tennessee See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Jul 16, 2009
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jul 16, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 16, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 572). (text: CR 7/14/2009 H8043-8044)
Jul 16, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8269)
Jul 14, 2009
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.
Jul 14, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 476.
Jul 14, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8043-8045)
Jul 14, 2009
Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jun 18, 2009
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 18, 2009
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 21, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
May 21, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 16, 2009 House · vote #572 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 418–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action July 16, 2009

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Celebrates the goals and ideals of Black Music Month.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 20
All 20 Democratic 17 Republican 2
R
Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Jun 23, 2009
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Jun 16, 2009
 D
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Jun 16, 2009
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jun 9, 2009
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Jun 4, 2009
Teague, Harry
· Jun 4, 2009
 D
Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Jun 4, 2009
 D
Waters, Maxine
California · Jun 4, 2009
 D
Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Jun 3, 2009
 D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Jun 2, 2009
 D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Jun 2, 2009
 D
Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Jun 2, 2009
 D
Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · May 21, 2009
 D
Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · May 21, 2009
 D
Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · May 21, 2009
 D
Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · May 21, 2009
 R
Foxx, Virginia
North Carolina · May 21, 2009
 D
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · May 21, 2009
 D
Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · May 21, 2009
 D
Titus, Dina
Nevada · May 21, 2009
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 476: Celebrating the goals and ideals of "Black Music Month".. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-476/
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"H. Res. 476: Celebrating the goals and ideals of "Black Music Month".." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-476/.
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H. Res. 476, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-476/.
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