Recognizing the importance of blues music, and for other purposes.
Latest action · Jun 23, 2004 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Progress
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- IntroducedJan 27, 2003
- Agreed to in HouseJun 22, 2004
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
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Resolves that the Congress: (1) recognizes the importance of blues music with regard to many cultural developments in American history; (2) calls on Americans to study, reflect on, and celebrate the importance of the blues; and (3) requests that the President call on the American people and interested organizations to partake in ceremonies, activities, and educational programs with respect to the blues.
Recorded votes 1
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| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 282 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed410–0 | Jun 22, 2004 |
Cosponsors
Members who signed on, in the order they did.
Actions 12
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- Jun 23, 2004Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Jun 22, 2004At 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.
- Jun 22, 2004Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4684-4685)
- Jun 22, 2004Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4657-4659)
- Jun 22, 2004DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 13.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commemorations.
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