Congress 108 - HCONRES 36 - Encouraging the people of the United States to honor and celebrate the 140th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and commending Abraham Lincoln's efforts to end slavery.

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Anniversaries Black history Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commemorations Government Operations and Politics History Lincoln Administration Minorities Presidential messages Slavery

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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on February 12, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes the historical significance and encourages celebration of the 140th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.

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Feb 27, 2003

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 26, 2003

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1338-1341)
Feb 26, 2003

Mrs. Davis, Jo Ann moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Feb 26, 2003

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 26, 2003

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 35). (text of measure as passed House: CR H1338)
Feb 26, 2003

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 35).(text of measure as passed House: CR H1338)
Feb 26, 2003

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1356)
Feb 26, 2003

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.
Feb 26, 2003

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 36.
Feb 12, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Feb 12, 2003

Introduced in House

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