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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Mar 1, 2012
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Directs the Office of the Historian to compile oral histories from current and former Members of the House of Representatives involved in the Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, marches, as well as the civil rights movement in general, for the purposes of expanding or augmenting the historic record and for public dissemination and education.
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Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7] · D–AL
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 418 - 0 (Roll no. 92). (text: CR H1104)
House roll call 92 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 418 - 0 (Roll no. 92).(text: CR H1104)
House roll call 92 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H1112)
DEBATE - Pursuant to the order of the House on February 29, 2012, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 562.
The special order of February 29, 2012 provides for the consideration of H.Res. 562. The special order specifies that the resolution shall be considered as read and that the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution and preamble to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader or their respective designees.
Pursuant to the order of the House on February 29, 2012, Mr. Lungren called up H.Res. 562 for consideration. (consideration: CR H1104-1113)
ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time through the legislative day of March 1, 2012, to consider in the House H.Res. 562; the resolution shall be considered as read; the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution and preamble to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader or their respective designees. Agreed to without objection.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 556 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 562 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by title. Bill is open to amendments. xxxx
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