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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 13, 2010
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.
People & committees
Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] · D–MI
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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 H215)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H215)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1010.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H214-220)
Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E26)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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