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Expressing the sense of Congress that Earl Lloyd should be recognized and honored for breaking the color barrier and becoming the first African American to play in the National Basketball Association League 58 years ago.
previous 110th session of congress Other Bill Titles (1 more)3/5/2008--Passed House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Calls for recognition of Earl Lloyd for breaking the color barrier and becoming the first African-American to play in the National Basketball... more
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| Introduced |  | Voted on by House |
| January 29, 2008 | March 05, 2008 |
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| March 05, 2008Roll call number 98 in the House | |||
| Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H CON RES 286 Expressing the sense of Congress that Earl LLoyd should be recognized and honored for breaking the color barrier and becoming the first African-American to play in the National Basketball Association League 58 years ago | |||
| Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%) | Percentage of 'aye' votes: 96% | Result: Passed | |
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march 5 - h con res 286 expressing the sense of congress that earl lloyd should be recognized and honored for breaking the color barrier and becoming the first african-american to play in the national basketball association league 58 ...
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March 07, 2008 Jim Moran 8th District Virginia: This Week's Update
Wednesday, my resolution (H. Con. Res. 286) honoring hometown hero Earl Lloyd, the first African American to play in the National Basketball Association, was approved by the US House of Representatives. The resolution passed on a ...
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Washington, DC, March 5th â Congressman Jim Moranâs resolution (H. Con. Res. 286) honoring hometown hero Earl Lloyd, the first African American to play in the National Basketball Association was approved by the US House of ...
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