Commemorations. 110th Congress (2007-2008) View bill details
- 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)
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- 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
- John Barrow
- Howard Berman
- Sanford Bishop
- Corrine Brown
- Dan Burton
- George Butterfield
- André Carson
- Donna Christensen
- Steve Cohen
- Joe Courtney
- Danny Davis
- Eni Faleomavaega
- Chaka Fattah
- Bob Filner
- Luis Fortuño
- Sheila Jackson-Lee
- Carolyn Kilpatrick
- Barbara Lee
- Edward Markey
- James McGovern
- Gregory Meeks
- R. Miller
- Donald Payne
- Steven Rothman
- C.A. Ruppersberger
- Bobby Rush
- John Sarbanes
- Brad Sherman
- Christopher Smith
- Victor Snyder
- Fortney Stark
- Edolphus Towns
- Diane Watson
- Albert Wynn
- Subjects
- Commemorations
- Anniversaries
- Civil rights
- Historic sites
- History
- Humanities
- Maryland
- Museums
- Sailing ships
- Slavery
- Transportation
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- Major Actions
Introduced 4/29/2008 Referred to Committee Passed House 9/09/2008 - Bill History
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Chamber 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
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