HRES 83
111th Congress
House
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorative events and holidays
Ethnic studies
Racial and ethnic relations
Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.
Everywhere this bill has been
12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 24, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 24, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 78). (text: CR H2615-2616)
Feb 24, 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): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 78).(text: CR H2615-2616)
Feb 24, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2623-2624)
Feb 24, 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.
Feb 24, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 83.
Feb 24, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2615-2619)
Feb 24, 2009
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Feb 11, 2009
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 11, 2009
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 23, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jan 23, 2009
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2009 | House · vote #78 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 420–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
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.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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