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Honors the life and achievements of Dr. Benjamin Lawson Hooks, for his commitment to justice on the bench in Memphis, Tennessee, for his strong work with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to formulate strategies for eliminating barriers to civil rights, and for his leadership in promoting equal opportunity for all.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2429-2431; text as passed Senate: CR S2431; text of measure as introduced: CR S2427-2428)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2659-2664)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1271.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2668-2669)
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): 407 - 0 (Roll no. 213).(text: CR H2659-2660)
Roll Call #213 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 0 (Roll no. 213). (text: CR H2659-2660)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.