Honoring the life, musical accomplishments, and contributions of Louis Jordan on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
Other Bill Titles (1 more) 6/23/2008--Passed House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Honors the life of Louis Jordan on the 100th anniversary of his birth. Recognizes his important contributions to American music as a mus... moreSee Full Bill Text
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Bill Status
| Introduced | ![]() | Voted on by House |
| June 05, 2008 | June 23, 2008 |
Latest Vote
| June 23, 2008Roll call number 438 in the House | |||
| Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 1242 Honoring the life, musical accomplishments, and contributions of Louis Jordan on the 100th anniversary of his birth | |||
| Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%) | Percentage of 'aye' votes: 80% | Result: Passed | |
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Blog Coverage
June 28, 2008 Let the Good Times Roll; Louis Jordan Honored in Congress
The House also recognized and honored the life, musical accomplishments, and contributions of Louis Jordan by passing H.Res. 1242. In 1938 Jordan started his band, the Elks Rendez-Vous Band, and in 1939 he changed the name of the group ...
Source: The Merrillville Brewers
June 24, 2008 a house seat won, a house lost, and a house leader divided
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June 23, 2008 Vote: 'Aye' regarding H.Res.1242
John Kuhl [R, NY-29] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 1242 Honoring the life, musical accomplishments, and contributions of Louis Jordan on the 100th anniversary of his birth regarding ...










