HRES 650
111th Congress
House
Arts, Culture, Religion
Congressional tributes
Music
Recognizing that country music has made a tremendous contribution to American life and culture and declaring country music to be a uniquely American art form.
Introduced: July 15, 2009
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Everywhere this bill has been
10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 8, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 8, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 766). (text: CR 10/6/2009 H10470)
Oct 8, 2009
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): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 766).(text: CR 10/6/2009 H10470)
Oct 8, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11125)
Oct 6, 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.
Oct 6, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 650.
Oct 6, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10470-10471)
Oct 6, 2009
Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jul 15, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jul 15, 2009
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2009 | House · vote #766 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 421–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Declares country music to be a uniquely American art form.
Recognizes that country music should be honored for its contributions to American life and culture.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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