Performance Rights Act
2010-12-14: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 405.
Fair Copyright in Research Works Act
2009-03-16: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy.
United States National Health Care Act
2009-01-27: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009
2009-03-16: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009
2009-02-24: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 7.
Voting Opportunity and Technology Enhancement Rights Act of 2009
2009-06-12: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
To establish a national commission on presidential war powers and civil liberties.
2009-06-12: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2009
2009-06-12: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Caging Prohibition Act of 2009
2009-01-07: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E26)
Commission to Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act
2009-02-09: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Congratulating Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on the historic milestone of 100 years of serving local and international communities, maintaining a commitment to the betterment of mankind, and enriching the lives of collegiate men throughout the United States.
2010-12-17: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Animal Crush Video Prohibition Act of 2010
2010-11-15: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Celebrating the life and achievements of Lena Mary Calhoun Horne and honoring her for her triumphs against racial discrimination and her steadfast commitment to the civil rights of all people.
2010-05-19: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the life and achievements of Rev. Benjamin Lawson Hooks.
2010-04-20: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Impeaching G. Thomas Porteous, Jr., judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
2010-12-08: The motion to forever disqualify G. Thomas Porteous, Jr. to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust, or profit under the United States agreed to by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 2. Record Vote Number: 265.
Celebrating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the 30th anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song tribute to Dr. King, "Happy Birthday", and for other purposes.
2010-01-20: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the 50th anniversary of the recording of the album "Kind of Blue" and reaffirming jazz as a national treasure.
2009-12-15: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Authorizing the Committee on the Judiciary to inspect and receive certain tax returns and tax return information for the purposes of its investigation into whether United States District Judge G. Thomas Porteous should be impeached, and for other purposes.
2009-09-30: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Instructing the managers on the part of the House of Representatives in the impeachment proceeding now pending against Samuel B. Kent to advise the Senate that the House of Representatives does not desire further to urge the articles of impeachment against Samuel B. Kent.
2009-07-20: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment of Samuel B. Kent, a judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
2009-06-19: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.