Recognizing the importance of African-American music to global culture and calling on the people of the United States to study, reflect on, and celebrate African-American music.

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1. 2000-05-23

   Introduced in House

2. 2000-05-23

   Introduced in House

3. 2000-05-23

   Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

4. 2000-06-06

   Mr. Goodling moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

5. 2000-06-06

   Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3876-3878)

6. 2000-06-06

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 509.

7. 2000-06-06

   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.

8. 2000-06-06

   Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3889-3890)

9. 2000-06-06

   Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 - 0 (Roll no. 234).(text: CR H3876-3877)

   Roll Call #234 (House)
10. 2000-06-06

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 - 0 (Roll no. 234). (text: CR H3876-3877)

    Roll Call #234 (House)
11. 2000-06-06

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.