Directing the Architect of the Capitol to place a marker in Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center which acknowledges the role that slave labor played in the construction of the United States Capitol, and for other purposes.

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• S.Con.Res. 24A concurrent resolution to direct the Architect of the Capitol to place a marker in Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center which acknowledges the role that slave labor played in the construction of the United States Capitol, and for other purposes.

  2009-05-21Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5878)

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1. 2009-05-21

   Introduced in House

2. 2009-05-21

   Introduced in House

3. 2009-05-21

   Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

4. 2009-06-10

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

5. 2009-06-10

   Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

6. 2009-06-12

   Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 111-153.

7. 2009-06-12

   Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 111-153.

8. 2009-06-12

   Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 76.

9. 2009-07-07

   Mr. Johnson (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

10. 2009-07-07

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7719-7721)

11. 2009-07-07

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 135.

12. 2009-07-07

    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.