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H.CON.RES.501: Honoring the life and work of Duke Ellington, recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, and supporting the annual Duke Ellington Jazz Festival.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 28, 2004
- Latest Major Action Oct. 1, 2004
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Declares that Congress: (1) honors the life and work of Duke Ellington and his immortal contributions to American and world music; (2) recognizes the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C., on the occasion of its 30th anniversary; and (3) supports the annual Duke Ellington Jazz Festival to be held in Washington, D.C., beginning in 2005.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Mr. Burns 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. 501.
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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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 0 (Roll no. 485).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Sept. 28, 2004 |
Introduced in the House by Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) |