Commemorations.
- Sponsor:
- Elijah Cummings
- Summary:
- Recognizing the historical significance of the United States sloop-of-war Constellation as a surviving witness to the horrors of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and a leading participant in America's effort to end the practice. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill was voted on in the House on September 9, 2008
House Vote: On Passage
PASSED by voice vote on September 9, 2008.
Other Votes:
Recognizing the Historical Significance of the United States Sloop-Of-War Constellation As a Surviving Witness to the Horrors of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and a Leading Participant in America's Effort to End the Practice.
H.Res. 1159 — 110th Congress (2007–2008)
- Summary
- Recognizing the historical significance of the United States sloop-of-war Constellation as a surviving witness to the horrors of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and a leading participant in America's effort to end the practice. (by CRS)
- Learn More
- At OpenCongress
- Title
- Recognizing the historical significance of the United States sloop-of-war Constellation as a surviving witness to the horrors of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and a leading participant in America's effort to end the practice.
- Other Titles
- Sponsor
- Elijah Cummings
- Co-Sponsors
- Howard Berman
- Sanford Bishop
- Corrine Brown
- Dan Burton
- Donna Christensen
- Danny Davis
- Eni Faleomavaega
- Chaka Fattah
- Bob Filner
- Carolyn Kilpatrick
- Barbara Lee
- Sheila Jackson-Lee
- Edward Markey
- James McGovern
- Gregory Meeks
- R. Miller
- Donald Payne
- Steven Rothman
- C.A. Ruppersberger
- Bobby Rush
- Brad Sherman
- Christopher Smith
- Victor Snyder
- Fortney Stark
- Edolphus Towns
- Diane Watson
- Albert Wynn
- George Butterfield
- John Barrow
- Luis Fortuño
- Joe Courtney
- John Sarbanes
- Steve Cohen
- André Carson
- Subjects
- Commemorations
- Anniversaries
- Civil rights
- Historic sites
- History
- Humanities
- Maryland
- Museums
- Sailing ships
- Slavery
- Transportation
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 4/29/2008 Referred to Committee Passed House 9/09/2008 - Bill History
-
Chamber/Committee Motion Date Result currently selected House On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 9/09/2008 PASSED by voice vote Action Date Description Introduced 4/29/2008 4/29/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. 9/09/2008 Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. 9/09/2008 Considered under suspension of the rules. 9/09/2008 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1159. currently selected House Vote on Passage 9/09/2008 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
Includes reported contributions to congressional campaigns of House members in office on day of vote, from interest groups invested in the vote according to MapLight, January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2008.
Contributions data source: OpenSecrets.org
Contributions data source: OpenSecrets.org
