US HR901 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 32-1)
Status: Introduced on November 6 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-02-03 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on November 6 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-02-03 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Summary
Recognizes the 49th anniversary of school integration in New Orleans, Louisiana. Remembers Judge J. Skelly Wright for his lifelong commitment to promoting civil rights, fairness, and equality. Commends Ruby Bridges for her courage in becoming the first African-American student to attend William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, and for her lifetime commitment to promoting diversity and improving educational opportunities for all children. Supports policies and efforts to promote equal opportunities for all students.
Title
Recognizing November 14, 2009, as the 49th anniversary of the first day of integrated schools in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Sponsors
Sen. Tammy Baldwin [D-WI] | Rep. Timothy Bishop [D-NY] | Rep. Corrine Brown [D-FL] | Rep. Anh Cao [R-LA] |
Rep. Dennis Cardoza [D-CA] | Rep. Andre Carson [D-IN] | Rep. Yvette Clarke [D-NY] | Rep. Emanuel Cleaver [D-MO] |
Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] | Rep. John Conyers [D-MI] | Rep. Joseph Crowley [D-NY] | Rep. Donna Edwards [D-MD] |
Rep. Marcia Fudge [D-OH] | Rep. Paul Hodes [D-NH] | Rep. Henry Johnson [D-GA] | Rep. Ron Kind [D-WI] |
Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA] | Rep. John Lewis [D-GA] | Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA] | Rep. Gregory Meeks [D-NY] |
Rep. Charlie Melancon [D-LA] | Rep. Gwen Moore [D-WI] | Rep. Donald Payne [D-NJ] | Rep. Mike Quigley [D-IL] |
Rep. Laura Richardson [D-CA] | Rep. John Sarbanes [D-MD] | Rep. Janice Schakowsky [D-IL] | Rep. Robert Scott [D-VA] |
Rep. Jose Serrano [D-NY] | Rep. Joe Sestak [D-PA] | Rep. Fortney Stark [D-CA] | Rep. Edolphus Towns [D-NY] |
Rep. John Yarmuth [D-KY] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2010-02-03 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | |
2010-02-03 | On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 32). (text: CR 2/2/2010 H435) | |
2010-02-03 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H493-494) | |
2010-02-02 | At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. | |
2010-02-02 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 901. | |
2010-02-02 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H435-437) | |
2010-02-02 | Ms. Fudge moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. | |
2010-01-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | |
2010-01-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. | |
2009-11-06 | Referred to House Judiciary | |
2009-11-06 | Referred to House Education and Labor | |
2009-11-06 | Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
Same As/Similar To
SR350 (Related) 2009-11-10 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11354-11355; text as passed Senate: CR S11355; text of measure as introduced: CR S11350)
Subjects
Academic performance and assessments
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Due process and equal protection
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Judges
Louisiana
Racial and ethnic relations