H.RES.1272: Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the May 4, 1970, Kent State University shootings.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about education
  • Introduced April 20, 2010
  • Latest Major Action May 5, 2010

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Bill Summary

Commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Kent State University shootings that occurred on May 4, 1970, by: (1) recognizing the tragedy of the shootings and the implications that the shootings have had not only on Kent State and the local community, but also on the nation and the world; and (2) applauding the development of the May 4 visitors' center as an additional primary resource to preserve and communicate the history of the shootings, its...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Ms. Chu 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. Res. 1272.
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): 415 - 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 247).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
April 20, 2010

Introduced in the House by Tim Ryan (D-Ohio)

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