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Congressional Research Service
Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Feb 23, 2010
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Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to recognize the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history.
Encourages the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all peoples of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the nation.
Recognizes that the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation.
People & committees
Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] · D–TX
Legislative record
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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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 55). (text: CR 2/22/2010 H618-619)
House roll call 55 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 55).(text: CR 2/22/2010 H618-619)
House roll call 55 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H699-700)
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lynch 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.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. Res. 1046.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H618-621)
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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