Expressing the sense of Congress that Earl Lloyd should be recognized and honored for breaking the color barrier and becoming the first African American to play in the National Basketball Association League 58 years ago.

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1. 2008-01-29

   Introduced in House

2. 2008-01-29

   Introduced in House

3. 2008-01-29

   Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

4. 2008-02-26

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

5. 2008-02-26

   Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

6. 2008-03-05

   Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

7. 2008-03-05

   Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1244-1246)

8. 2008-03-05

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 286.

9. 2008-03-05

   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.

10. 2008-03-05

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1273-1274)

11. 2008-03-05

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 98).(text: CR H1244)

    Roll Call #98 (House)
12. 2008-03-05

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 98). (text: CR H1244)

    Roll Call #98 (House)
13. 2008-03-05

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

14. 2008-03-06

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.