Congress 110 - HRES 61 - Observing the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and encouraging the people of the United States to observe the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and for other purposes.

Sponsor

Rep. John Lewis (D-GA)

Cosponsors

Topics

Anniversaries Blacks Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Civil rights workers Commemorations Minorities

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Summary

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Observes the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and pledges to advance his legacy. Encourages the U.S. people to observe his birthday, commemorate his legacy, remember his message, and rededicate themselves to his goal of a free and just United States.

Actions

Jan 16, 2007

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 16, 2007

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 24). (text: CR H519-520)
Jan 16, 2007

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): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 24).(text: CR H519-520)
Jan 16, 2007

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H542-543)
Jan 16, 2007

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.
Jan 16, 2007

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 61.
Jan 16, 2007

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H519-532)
Jan 16, 2007

Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jan 12, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 12, 2007

Introduced in House

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