Congress 108 - HCONRES 71 - Recognizing the importance of Ralph Bunche as one of the great leaders of the United States, the first African-American Nobel Peace Prize winner, an accomplished scholar, a distinguished diplomat, and a tireless campaigner of civil rights for people throughout the world.

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Blacks Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues College teachers Commemorations Congress Congressional tributes Diplomats Education Government Operations and Politics Higher education Human rights International Affairs Minorities Minorities in government United Nations officials

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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

Recognizes Ralph Bunche as a pivotal 20th century figure and fighter in the struggle for human rights on a global scale.

Urges the President to take appropriate measures to encourage the celebration and remembrance of Ralph Bunche's many significant achievements.

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Nov 25, 2003

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 22, 2003

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 22, 2003

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 22, 2003

Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15570)
Nov 22, 2003

Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S15570)
Oct 14, 2003

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 8, 2003

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 8, 2003

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9316-9317)
Oct 8, 2003

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9316-9317)
Oct 8, 2003

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 71.
Oct 8, 2003

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9316-9318)
Oct 8, 2003

Mr. Platts moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Sep 12, 2003

Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 12, 2003

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 5, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
Feb 27, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Feb 27, 2003

Introduced in House

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