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H.RES.1061: Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and encouraging people of the United States to pause and remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about civil rights and liberties, minority issues
- Introduced March 31, 2008
- Latest Major Action April 1, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (25 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Encourages all Americans to: (1) pause and remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on the 40th anniversary of his death; (2) commemorate Dr. King's legacy so that, as he hoped, "one day this Nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal"; and (3) remember the message of Dr. King and rededicate themselves to his goal of a free and just...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Mr. Conyers 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. Res. 1061.
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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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| March 31, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by John Lewis (D-Ga.) |