H.J.RES.62: Native American Heritage Day Act of 2008

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83 (79 Democrats, 5 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Native American Heritage Day Act of 2008 - Designates Friday, November 28, 2008, as Native American Heritage Day.Encourages the people of the United States, as well as federal, state, and local governments and interested groups and organizations, to observe such Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities, including activities relating to: (1) the historical status of Native American tribal governments as well as the present day...

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Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 62.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-435.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 926.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mr. Andrews asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Cleared for White House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 110-370.
Nov. 13, 2007

Introduced in the House by Joe Baca (D-Calif.)

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