Honoring the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and encouraging the continued commitment to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a national day of service.
Latest action · Feb 23, 2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A simple resolution is the business of one chamber alone: it is not sent to the other chamber or to the President, and does not become law.
- IntroducedJan 12, 2010
- Agreed to in HouseJan 13, 2010
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Encourages all individuals in the United States to pay tribute to the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through participation in community service projects on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Recognizes: (1) the value of community service and volunteerism in the creation of civil society and as a means of nonviolent community progress consistent with Dr. King's works; and (2) the benefits of the collaborative work by the many organizations that promote, facilitate, and carry out service projects.
Encourages the Members of the House of Representatives and colleagues to urge their constituents to participate in community service projects.
Acknowledges that by serving one's country, one's community, and one's neighbor our nation makes progress in civility, equality, and unity consistent with the values and life's work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 3 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed379–0 | Jan 13, 2010 |
Cosponsors 13
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jan 12, 2010 to Jan 13, 2010; 10 are original cosponsors, there from the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NY | Carolyn McCarthy | Original | Jan 12, 2010 |
| D-NC | David E. Price | Original | Jan 12, 2010 |
| D-CA | Doris O. Matsui | Original | Jan 12, 2010 |
| D-CA | George Miller | Original | Jan 12, 2010 |
| D-CA | Joe Baca | Original | Jan 12, 2010 |
| D-GA | John Lewis | Original | Jan 12, 2010 |
| D-IL | Luis V. Gutierrez | Original | Jan 12, 2010 |
| D-CA | Michael M. Honda | Original | Jan 12, 2010 |
| D-AZ | Raúl M. Grijalva | Original | Jan 12, 2010 |
| R-MI | Vernon J. Ehlers | Original | Jan 12, 2010 |
| D-CA | Laura Richardson | Jan 13, 2010 | |
| D-GA | Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. | Jan 13, 2010 | |
| D-TN | Steve Cohen | Jan 13, 2010 |
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 Jan 12, 2010 |
| Healthy Families and Communities Subcommittee | Referred Feb 23, 2010 |
Actions 10
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Feb 23, 2010Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
- Jan 13, 2010Mr. Kildee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- Jan 13, 2010Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H56-60)
- Jan 13, 2010DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1002.
- Jan 13, 2010At 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 13, 2010Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H107-108)
- Jan 13, 2010Passed/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): 379 - 0 (Roll no. 3). (text: CR H56-57)
- Jan 13, 2010Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jan 12, 2010Introduced in House
- Jan 12, 2010Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
In the Congressional Record 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | Debate and remarks H56–H60Text printed H56Recorded votes H107honor and encourage | Al Green D-TX, Betty McCollum D-MN, Dale E. Kildee D-MI, Daniel E. Lungren R-CA, Danny K. Davis D-IL, Doris O. Matsui D-CA, Eddie Bernice Johnson D-TX, Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. D-GA, Janice D. Schakowsky D-IL, John Lewis D-GA, Michael M. Honda D-CA, Todd Russell Platts R-PA | Jan 13, 2010 |
Titles 1
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- Honoring the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and encouraging the continued commitment to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a national day of service.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Social Welfare.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jan 13, 2010Engrossed in House
- Jan 12, 2010Introduced in House
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