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H.RES.1010: Celebrating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the 30th anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song tribute to Dr. King, "Happy Birthday", and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about civil rights and liberties, minority issues
- Introduced Jan. 13, 2010
- Latest Major Action Jan. 20, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (9 Democrats, 1 Independent, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Celebrates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the 30th anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song tribute to Dr. King, "Happy Birthday."Recognizes that the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. continues on with commitments to freedom, equality, and justice. Encourages the people of the United States to commemorate the legacy of Dr. King by renewing pledges to advance those principles and actions that are consistent with Dr....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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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. 1010.
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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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| Jan. 13, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.) |