H Con Res 163 in Congressional Session 107

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H Con Res 163

 

Title : Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressing the sense of Congress that history be regarded as a means of understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
6/19/2001--Passed House amended.    (There is 1 other summary) Recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day (celebrated on June 19 for 136 years to honor the memory of all those who endured slavery and especially those who moved from slavery to freedom). Encourages the continued celebration of this day to provide an opportunity for all people of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the Nation.Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) history be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future; and (2) the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States.

Votes

Title : Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressing the sense of Congress that history be regarded as a means of understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
1682001-06-19On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence DayP

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H Con Res 163
 
Bill Number : H Con Res 163
Title : Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressing the sense of Congress that history be regarded as a means of understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.
Sponsor: Rep Watts, J. C., Jr. [OK-4] (introduced 6/14/2001)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Rep Davis, Danny K. [IL-7] - 6/14/2001

    Rep Norton, Eleanor Holmes [DC] - 6/19/2001

Other Info

Bill Number : H Con Res 163
Title : Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressing the sense of Congress that history be regarded as a means of understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
 
6/14/2001:Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
 
6/19/2001:Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization.
 
6/19/2001 3:15pm:Mr. Shays moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
 
6/19/2001 3:15pm:Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3224-3229)
 
6/19/2001 3:15pm:DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 163.
 
6/19/2001 3:52pm:At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
 
6/19/2001 6:42pm:Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3231)
 
6/19/2001 6:52pm:On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 168). (text: CR H3224)
 
6/19/2001 6:52pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
 
6/20/2001:Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.