Recognizes the 49th anniversary of school integration in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Remembers Judge J. Skelly Wright for his lifelong commitment to promoting civil rights, fairness, and equality.
Commends Ruby Bridges for her courage in becoming the first African-American student to attend William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, and for her lifetime commitment to promoting diversity and improving educational opportunities for all children.
Supports policies and efforts to promote equal opportunities for all students.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11354-11355; text as passed Senate: CR S11355; text of measure as introduced: CR S11350)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Education and Labor
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to House Judiciary
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Ms. Fudge moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H435-437)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 901.
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.
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H493-494)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 32).(text: CR 2/2/2010 H435)
Roll Call #32 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 32). (text: CR 2/2/2010 H435)
Roll Call #32 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.