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- H.CON.RES.35
H.CON.RES.35: Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about civil rights and liberties, minority issues
- Introduced Jan. 28, 2009
- Latest Major Action Feb. 13, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
109 (106 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Recognizes the 100th 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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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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): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 65).
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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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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Mr. Johnson (GA) 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. 35.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Johnson (GA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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| Jan. 28, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Al Green (D-Texas) |