Honoring the life and achievements of Rev. Benjamin Lawson Hooks.
Latest action · Apr 20, 2010 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedApr 20, 2010
- Agreed to in HouseApr 20, 2010
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Honors the life and achievements of Dr. Benjamin Lawson Hooks, for his commitment to justice on the bench in Memphis, Tennessee, for his strong work with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to formulate strategies for eliminating barriers to civil rights, and for his leadership in promoting equal opportunity for all.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 213 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed407–0 | Apr 20, 2010 |
Cosponsors 9
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Apr 20, 2010.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Barbara Lee | Original | Apr 20, 2010 |
| D-MS | Bennie G. Thompson | Original | Apr 20, 2010 |
| D-MN | Betty McCollum | Original | Apr 20, 2010 |
| D-GA | John Lewis | Original | Apr 20, 2010 |
| R-TX | Lamar Smith | Original | Apr 20, 2010 |
| D-CA | Laura Richardson | Original | Apr 20, 2010 |
| D-IL | Luis V. Gutierrez | Original | Apr 20, 2010 |
| D-OH | Marcia L. Fudge | Original | Apr 20, 2010 |
| D-TN | Steve Cohen | Original | Apr 20, 2010 |
Actions 10
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Apr 20, 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.
- Apr 20, 2010Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2668-2669)
- Apr 20, 2010Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2659-2664)
- Apr 20, 2010DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1271.
- Apr 20, 2010Introduced in House
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRES 489 | A resolution honoring the life and achievements of Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks. | Related bill | Apr 19, 2010 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Apr 20, 2010Engrossed in House
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