H.Res. 668 — Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the September 25, 1957, desegregation of Little Rock Central High School by the Little Rock Nine. | PoliFocus

H.Res. 668110th Congress

Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the September 25, 1957, desegregation of Little Rock Central High School by the Little Rock Nine.

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Acknowledges and commemorates the 50th anniversary of the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School by the Little Rock Nine.

Encourages all Americans, upon this 50th anniversary, to recognize the historic contributions of the Little Rock Nine, who not only secured integration for Little Rock Central High School, but hundreds of thousands of schools across the country.

Commits the House of Representatives, in the wake of recent challenges, to continuing the legacy of Brown v. Board of Education and the Little Rock Nine by protecting and advancing equal educational opportunity for all.

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Related Legislation

S.Res. 301A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School, one of the most significant events in the American civil rights movement.
2007-09-07Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11278-11279; text as passed Senate: CR S11279)
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S.Res. 355A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Boston's celebration of the Little Rock Nine on the 50th anniversary of their courageous and selfless stand in the face of hatred, violence, and intolerance.
2007-10-24Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13366-13367)
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Legislative Actions

2007-09-20
Introduced in House
2007-09-20
Introduced in House
2007-09-20
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1944)
2007-09-20
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2007-09-24
Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
2007-09-24
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10724-10727)
2007-09-24
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 668.
2007-09-24
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.
2007-09-24
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10734-10735)
2007-09-24
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): 387 - 0 (Roll no. 892).(text: CR H10724-10725)
Roll Call #892 (House)
2007-09-24
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 0 (Roll no. 892). (text: CR H10724-10725)

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