HRES 894
111th Congress
House
Honoring the 50th anniversary of the recording of the album "Kind of Blue" and reaffirming jazz as a national treasure.
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9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Dec 15, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 15, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 971). (text: CR H14891)
Dec 15, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H14900-14901)
Dec 15, 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.
Dec 15, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 894.
Dec 15, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H14891-14892)
Dec 15, 2009
Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Nov 5, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 5, 2009
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2009 | House · vote #971 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 409–0 | See who voted → |
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Honors the 50th anniversary of the recording of the album "Kind of Blue" and recognizes the unique contribution the album has made to American jazz.
Encourages the U.S. government to preserve and advance the art form of jazz music.
Reaffirms the status of jazz as a national treasure.
Bill text
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Cosponsors
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 894: Honoring the 50th anniversary of the recording of the album "Kind of Blue" and reaffirming jazz as a national treasure.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-894/
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