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H.CON.RES.368: Establishing a special task force to recommend an appropriate recognition for the slave laborers who worked on the construction of the United States Capitol.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced June 29, 2000
- Latest Major Action Sept. 13, 2000
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
33 (19 Democrats, 15 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Declares that: (1) the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall establish a special task force to study the history and contributions of African American slave laborers in the construction of the U.S. Capitol; and (2) such task force shall recommend an appropriate recognition for them which could be displayed in a prominent location in the U.S. Capitol.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Mr. Thomas moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 368.
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DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H. Con. Res. 368.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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| June 29, 2000 |
Introduced in the House by J.C. Watts (R-Okla.) |