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H.RES.1046: Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about civil rights and liberties, minority issues
- Introduced Jan. 27, 2010
- Latest Major Action Feb. 23, 2010
- See the nine similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
61 (60 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to recognize the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history.Encourages the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all peoples of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the nation.Recognizes that the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Mr. Lynch 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. 1046.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lynch 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 55).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Jan. 27, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by Al Green (D-Texas) |