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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Jun 26, 2008
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Supports the designation of Gospel Music Heritage Month (September 2008), which would recognize the contributions to U.S. culture derived from the rich heritage of gospel music and gospel music artists.
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Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] · D–TX
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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 6/24/2008 H5985)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 6/24/2008 H5985)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6121)
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Foxx objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 370.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5984-5988)
Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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