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 | |
| D-IL | Bobby L. Rush | May 23, 2007 | |
| D-NY | Charles B. Rangel | May 23, 2007 | |
| D-MS | Gene Taylor | May 23, 2007 | |
| D-CA | Howard L. Berman | May 23, 2007 | |
| D-TN | Lincoln Davis | May 23, 2007 | |
| D-OH | Stephanie Tubbs Jones | May 23, 2007 | |
| R-ID | Bill Sali | May 24, 2007 | |
| R-TN | David Davis | May 24, 2007 | |
| D-TX | Henry Cuellar | May 24, 2007 | |
| D-PA | Robert A. Brady | May 24, 2007 | |
| R-TN | Zach Wamp | May 24, 2007 | |
| D-NY | Maurice D. Hinchey | Jun 5, 2007 | |
| D-NH | Paul W. Hodes | Jun 5, 2007 | |
| D-LA | William J. Jefferson | Jun 5, 2007 | |
| D-IL | Danny K. Davis | Jun 18, 2007 | |
| R-TN | Marsha Blackburn | Jun 18, 2007 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Education and Workforce Committee | Referred Feb 12, 2007 |
Actions 9
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 18, 2007Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- 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, 2007Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6583)
- Jun 18, 2007Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
In the Congressional Record 3
Days the Record’s own index lists this resolution, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.
| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extensions | Debate and remarks E1507 | Charles B. Rangel D-NY | Jul 13, 2007 |
| House | Debate and remarks H6583–H6585Text printed H6583 | Danny K. Davis D-IL, Raúl M. Grijalva D-AZ, Rob Bishop R-UT, Steve Cohen D-TN | Jun 18, 2007 |
| House | Debate and remarks H1449 | Steve Cohen D-TN | Feb 12, 2007 |
Titles 2
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- Recognizing Stax Records for enriching the Nation's Cultural life with "50 years of soul".
- Official Titles as Amended by House
- Recognizing the rich and resounding impact 50 years of Memphis-originating soul music has offered to American music history.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commemorations.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jun 18, 2007Engrossed in House
- Feb 12, 2007Introduced in House
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