H.R.586 - Civil Rights History Project Act of 2009

To direct the Librarian of Congress and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to carry out a joint project at the Library of Congress and the National Museum of African American History and Culture to collect video and audio recordings of personal histories and testimonials of individuals who participated in the Civil Rights movement, and for other purposes. view all titles (4)

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  • Official: To direct the Librarian of Congress and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to carry out a joint project at the Library of Congress and the National Museum of African American History and Culture to collect video and audio recordings of personal histories and testimonials of individuals who participated in the Civil Rights movement, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Civil Rights History Project Act of 2009 as introduced.
  • Short: Civil Rights History Project Act of 2009 as passed house.
  • Short: Civil Rights History Project Act of 2009 as enacted.

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Jan 15thReferred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jan 14thReferred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jan 15th

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Result: Passed - April 22, 2009

Roll call number 197 in the House

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 586 Civil Rights History Project Act

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 97%
 

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