Congress 111 - HRES 1010 - Celebrating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the 30th anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song tribute to Dr. King, "Happy Birthday", and for other purposes.

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Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commemorative events and holidays Congressional tributes Music Racial and ethnic relations

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Celebrates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the 30th anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song tribute to Dr. King, "Happy Birthday."

Recognizes that the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. continues on with commitments to freedom, equality, and justice.

Encourages the people of the United States to commemorate the legacy of Dr. King by renewing pledges to advance those principles and actions that are consistent with Dr. King's belief that all men are created equal.

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Jan 20, 2010

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 20, 2010

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H215)
Jan 20, 2010

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H215)
Jan 20, 2010

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1010.
Jan 20, 2010

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H214-220)
Jan 20, 2010

Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jan 13, 2010

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 13, 2010

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E26)
Jan 13, 2010

Introduced in House

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