Recognizing the African American spiritual as a national treasure.
Latest action · Feb 7, 2007 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedJan 31, 2007
- Agreed to in HouseFeb 7, 2007
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) recognizes that African American spirituals are a poignant and powerful genre of music that have become one of the most significant segments of American music in existence; (2) expresses the deepest gratitude, recognition, and honor to the former enslaved Africans in the United States for their gifts to our nation, including their original music and oral history; and (3) requests that the President issue a proclamation that reflects on the important contribution of African American spirituals to American history, and naming the African American spiritual a national treasure.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 79 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed426–0 | Feb 7, 2007 |
Cosponsors 59
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jan 31, 2007 to Feb 5, 2007, with 52 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MD | Albert Russell Wynn | Original | Jan 31, 2007 |
| D-NJ | Albio Sires | Original | Jan 31, 2007 |
| D-FL | Allen Boyd | Original | Jan 31, 2007 |
| D-AL | Artur Davis | Original | Jan 31, 2007 |
| D-TN | Bart Gordon | Original | Jan 31, 2007 |
| D-MN | Betty McCollum | Original | Jan 31, 2007 |
| D-IL | Bobby L. Rush | Original | Jan 31, 2007 |
| D-NY | Carolyn B. Maloney | Original | Jan 31, 2007 |
| D-PA | Chaka Fattah | Original | Jan 31, 2007 |
| D-TX | Charles A. Gonzalez | Original | Jan 31, 2007 |
| D-NY | Charles B. Rangel | Original | Jan 31, 2007 |
| D-MD | Chris Van Hollen | Original | Jan 31, 2007 |
| R-CT | Christopher Shays | Original | Jan 31, 2007 |
| D-MI | Dale E. Kildee | Original | Jan 31, 2007 |
| D-NC | David E. Price | Original | Jan 31, 2007 |
Actions 10
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Feb 7, 2007At 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 7, 2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1302-1303)
- Feb 7, 2007Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1288-1291)
- Feb 7, 2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 120.
- Feb 7, 2007Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRES 69 | A resolution recognizing the African-American spiritual as a national treasure. | Related bill | Feb 17, 2007 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Feb 7, 2007Engrossed in House
- Jan 31, 2007Introduced in House
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