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S.Res. 49 · 112th Congress

A resolution celebrating Black History Month.

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  1. Senate Introduced Feb 14, 2011
  2. Senate Passed Feb 14, 2011

Recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on the nation's history, recognize contributions of African Americans, and learn from past experiences.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Feb 14, 2011

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on the nation's history, recognize contributions of African Americans, and learn from past experiences.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution celebrating Black History Month.

Latest action (Feb 14, 2011): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S702-703; text as passed Senate: CR S703; text of measure as introduced: CR S696)

Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Feb 14, 2011

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. Senate Introduced Feb 14, 2011
  2. Senate Passed Feb 14, 2011

No recorded floor vote found.