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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 29, 2000
Declares that: (1) the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall establish a special task force to study the history and contributions of African American slave laborers in the construction of the U.S. Capitol; and (2) such task force shall recommend an appropriate recognition for them which could be displayed in a prominent location in the U.S. Capitol.
People & committees
Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4] · R–OK
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7444)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7444)
DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H. Con. Res. 368.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 368.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7444-7447)
Mr. Thomas moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1169)
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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