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.
Latest action · Jan 16, 2007 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedJan 12, 2007
- Agreed to in HouseJan 16, 2007
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
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.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 24 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed418–0 | Jan 16, 2007 |
Cosponsors 95
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jan 12, 2007 to Jan 16, 2007, with 86 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Adam B. Schiff | Original | Jan 12, 2007 |
| D-WA | Adam Smith | Original | Jan 12, 2007 |
| D-TX | Al Green | Original | Jan 12, 2007 |
| D-AL | Artur Davis | Original | Jan 12, 2007 |
| D-MN | Betty McCollum | Original | Jan 12, 2007 |
| D-NJ | Bill Pascrell, Jr. | Original | Jan 12, 2007 |
| D-NC | Bob Etheridge | Original | Jan 12, 2007 |
| D-MD | C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger | Original | Jan 12, 2007 |
| D-NY | Carolyn B. Maloney | Original | Jan 12, 2007 |
| D-MI | Carolyn C. Kilpatrick | Original | Jan 12, 2007 |
| D-NY | Carolyn McCarthy | Original | Jan 12, 2007 |
| D-PA | Chaka Fattah | Original | Jan 12, 2007 |
| D-MD | Chris Van Hollen | Original | Jan 12, 2007 |
| D-TX | Ciro D. Rodriguez | Original | Jan 12, 2007 |
| D-FL | Corrine Brown | Original | Jan 12, 2007 |
Actions 10
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jan 16, 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.
- Jan 16, 2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H542-543)
- Jan 16, 2007Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H519-532)
- Jan 16, 2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 61.
- Jan 16, 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 29 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the many lessons still to be learned from Dr. King's example of nonviolence, courage, compassion, dignity, and public service. | Related bill | Jan 26, 2007 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commemorations.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jan 16, 2007Engrossed in House
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