Observing the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and encouraging the people of the United States to observe the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and for other purposes.

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• S.Res. 29A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the many lessons still to be learned from Dr. King's example of nonviolence, courage, compassion, dignity, and public service.

  2007-01-26Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1245-1246; text as passed Senate: CR S1245-1246)

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1. 2007-01-12

   Introduced in House

2. 2007-01-12

   Introduced in House

3. 2007-01-12

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

4. 2007-01-16

   Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

5. 2007-01-16

   Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H519-532)

6. 2007-01-16

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 61.

7. 2007-01-16

   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. 2007-01-16

   Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H542-543)

9. 2007-01-16

   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): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 24).(text: CR H519-520)

   Roll Call #24 (House)
10. 2007-01-16

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 24). (text: CR H519-520)

    Roll Call #24 (House)