H.Res. 942 · 110th Congress
Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.
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58 cosponsors · 56 D, 2 R
55 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- House Introduced Jan 28, 2008
- House Passed Feb 6, 2008 367–0
Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to recognize the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House without amendment · Feb 6, 2008
(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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
Votes to become law
About this bill and sources
Official title: Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.
Latest action (Feb 6, 2008): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Policy area: Commemorations · Origin: House · Introduced: Jan 28, 2008
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- House Introduced Jan 28, 2008
- House Passed Feb 6, 2008 367–0
Final vote · House · Feb 6, 2008
Adoption (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Nancy Pelosi