H.Res. 83 — 111th Congress
Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.
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Latest action
Feb 24, 2009Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CRS summary
As of Feb 24, 2009Passed House without amendment
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
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.
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Roll-call votes
1 on recordFeb 24, 2009 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Full roll call163 of 432 recorded votes are not yet matched to a member profile.
Yea — 420: 143 D · 121 R
Not Voting — 12: 5 R
| Member | State |
|---|---|
| STARK, Fortney Hillman (Pete), Jr. | CA |
| CAO, Anh | LA |
| WATSON, Diane Edith | CA |
| SOUDER, Mark Edward | IN |
| PERRIELLO, Tom | VA |
| SOLIS, Hilda L. | CA |
| ACKERMAN, Gary Leonard | NY |
| Gary G. Miller | CA |
| John Campbell | CA |
| Bill Cassidy | LA |
| Michele Bachmann | MN |
| Michael T. McCaul | TX |
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