Recognizing the rich and resounding impact 50 years of Memphis-originating soul music has offered to American music history.
Latest action · Jun 18, 2007 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedFeb 12, 2007
- Agreed to in HouseJun 18, 2007
Summary
Recognizes: (1) the 50th anniversary of the founding of Stax Records and its role in launching the careers of many legendary soul music artists; (2) the important role Memphis, Tennessee played in immortalizing soul music; and (3) the continuing contributions and influence of soul music to America's music history and cultural life.
Cosponsors 31
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Mar 26, 2007 to Jun 18, 2007.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NY | Gregory W. Meeks | Mar 26, 2007 | |
| D-PA | Michael F. Doyle | Mar 26, 2007 | |
| D-TX | Sheila Jackson Lee | Mar 26, 2007 | |
| R-NY | John R. "Randy" Kuhl Jr. | Apr 16, 2007 | |
| D-AZ | Raúl M. Grijalva | Apr 16, 2007 | |
| D-WV | Nick J. Rahall II | Apr 19, 2007 | |
| D-FL | Alcee L. Hastings | May 16, 2007 | |
| D-CA | Diane E. Watson | May 16, 2007 | |
| D-NY | Edolphus Towns | May 16, 2007 | |
| D-NY | Jose E. Serrano | May 16, 2007 | |
| D-GA | Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. | May 16, 2007 | |
| D-KS | Dennis Moore | May 21, 2007 | |
| D-MD | Elijah E. Cummings | May 21, 2007 | |
| D-IN | Julia Carson | May 21, 2007 | |
| D-TN | Bart Gordon | May 23, 2007 |
Actions 10
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 18, 2007Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6583-6585)
- Jun 18, 2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 154.
- Jun 18, 2007Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jun 18, 2007Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- Jun 18, 2007On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6583)
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commemorations.
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Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jun 18, 2007Engrossed in House
- Feb 12, 2007Introduced in House
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