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- H.RES.901
H.RES.901: Recognizing November 14, 2009, as the 49th anniversary of the first day of integrated schools in New Orleans, Louisiana.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Nov. 6, 2009
- Latest Major Action Feb. 3, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
32 (31 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Recognizes the 49th anniversary of school integration in New Orleans, Louisiana. Remembers Judge J. Skelly Wright for his lifelong commitment to promoting civil rights, fairness, and equality. Commends Ruby Bridges for her courage in becoming the first African-American student to attend William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, and for her lifetime commitment to promoting diversity and improving educational opportunities for all...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 Education and Labor
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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Ms. Fudge moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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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. 901.
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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, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 32).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Nov. 6, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Gwen Moore (D-Wis.) |