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H.Con.Res.286

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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.

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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... moreSee Full Bill Text

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January 29, 2008March 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 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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March 05, 2008 Resolution Honoring Famed TC Williams Basketball Star Approved by ...

Washington, DC, March 5th – Congressman Jim Moran’s 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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February 01, 2008 Moran introduces resolution honoring famed TC Williams basketball star

Congressman Jim Moran (D-8th) introduced a resolution this week (H. Con. Res. 286) honoring hometown hero Earl Lloyd, the first African American to play in the National Basketball Association. “At a time in our nation’s history when ...

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