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HRES 894 111th Congress House Arts, Culture, Religion Commemorative events and holidays Congressional tributes Music

Honoring the 50th anniversary of the recording of the album "Kind of Blue" and reaffirming jazz as a national treasure.

Introduced: November 5, 2009 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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
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): 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 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 15, 2009 House · vote #971 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 4090 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(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.

What's happening now December 15, 2009

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1