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HRES 901 111th Congress House

Recognizing November 14, 2009, as the 49th anniversary of the first day of integrated schools in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Introduced: November 19, 2009 Introduced by: Moore, Gwen Democratic · Wisconsin See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Feb 3, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 3, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 32). (text: CR 2/2/2010 H435)
Feb 3, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H493-494)
Feb 2, 2010
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 2, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 901.
Feb 2, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H435-437)
Feb 2, 2010
Ms. Fudge moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jan 4, 2010
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Jan 4, 2010
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Nov 6, 2009
Referred to House Judiciary
Nov 6, 2009
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 6, 2009
Referred to House Education and Labor
Nov 6, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Feb 3, 2010 House · vote #32 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 416–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action February 3, 2010

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes the 49th anniversary of school integration in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Remembers Judge J. Skelly Wright for his lifelong commitment to promoting civil rights, fairness, and equality.

Commends Ruby Bridges for her courage in becoming the first African-American student to attend William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, and for her lifetime commitment to promoting diversity and improving educational opportunities for all children.

Supports policies and efforts to promote equal opportunities for all students.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • SRES 350 Related bill A resolution recognizing November 14, 2009, as the 49th anniversary of the first day of integrated schools in New Orlea…
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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 12
All 12 Democratic 11
D
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Dec 9, 2009
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Carson, André
Indiana · Dec 2, 2009
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Quigley, Mike
Illinois · Dec 2, 2009
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Dec 2, 2009
 D
Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Nov 19, 2009
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Nov 19, 2009
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Nov 19, 2009
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Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Nov 19, 2009
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Nov 18, 2009
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Nov 18, 2009
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Nov 6, 2009
Cao, Anh
· Nov 6, 2009
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 901: Recognizing November 14, 2009, as the 49th anniversary of the first day of integrated schools in New Orleans, Louisiana.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-901/
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"H. Res. 901: Recognizing November 14, 2009, as the 49th anniversary of the first day of integrated schools in New Orleans, Louisiana.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-901/.
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H. Res. 901, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-901/.
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