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H.RES.1022: Honoring the life and sacrifice of Medgar Evers and congratulating the United States Navy for naming a supply ship after Medgar Evers.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about civil rights and liberties, minority issues
- Introduced Jan. 20, 2010
- Latest Major Action Feb. 18, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
57 (55 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Honors the life and sacrifice of Medgar Evers and recognizes the important role he played in securing civil rights for all people in the United States.Congratulates the United States Navy for honoring Medgar Evers by naming the United States Naval Ship Medgar Evers after him.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Armed Services
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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. Res. 1022.
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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.
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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): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 44).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Expeditionary Forces.
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Jan. 20, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) |