HC.249 -
Commemorating the 45th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the role that it played in ensuring the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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People's Vote
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Gov Vote
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Outcome
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Bill Status
Introduced
Mar-04-2010- Passed House
- Passed Senate
President’s Desk- Bill is Law
Summary:
3/16/2010--Passed Senate without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commemorates the 45th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, and observes and celebrates the 45th anniversary of the enactment of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Pledges the House of Representatives to advance the legacy of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to ensure its continued effectiveness in protecting the voting rights of all people in the United States. Encourages all people in the United States to reflect upon the sacrifices of the Bloody Sunday marchers and acknowledge that their (more)
Actions:
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Considered as unfinished business.
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.
Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 249.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 99).
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