H.CON.RES.242: Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 101st anniversary.

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65 (All Democrats)

Bill Summary

Recognizes the 101st anniversary of the historic founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).Honors and praises the NAACP on the occasion of its anniversary for its work to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all persons.

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Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 242.
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 365).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Feb. 25, 2010

Introduced in the House by Al Green (D-Texas)

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