H.Res. 901 · 111th Congress
Recognizing November 14, 2009, as the 49th anniversary of the first day of integrated schools in New Orleans…
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Recognizing November 14, 2009, as the 49th anniversary of the first day of integrated schools in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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32 cosponsors · 31 D, 1 R
4 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- House Introduced Nov 6, 2009
- House Passed Feb 3, 2010 416–0
Recognizes the 49th anniversary of school integration in New Orleans, Louisiana.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House amended · Feb 3, 2010
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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Recognizing November 14, 2009, as the 49th anniversary of the first day of integrated schools in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Latest action (Feb 3, 2010): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Policy area: Education · Origin: House · Introduced: Nov 6, 2009
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- House Introduced Nov 6, 2009
- House Passed Feb 3, 2010 416–0
Final vote · House · Feb 3, 2010
Adoption (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Nancy Pelosi