(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) observes the 80th birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.; and (2) pledges to advance Dr. King's legacy.
Encourages the people of the United States to: (1) observe Dr. King's 80th birthday and his life; (2) commemorate his legacy so that, as Dr. King hoped, "one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: `We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal'"; and (3) remember Dr. King's message and rededicate themselves to his goal of a free and just United States.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H394-398)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 73.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H394-395)
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H394-395)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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