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Recognizing the African American Spiritual as a National Treasure
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| H.Res.120 (110th Congress) - (No short title.) | Status: House Passed |
Recognizing the African American spiritual as a national treasure.
Sponsor: Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro [D, CT-3]Committees: House Education and Labor
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The bill was introduced to recognize the African American spiritual as a national treasure.[1] |
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House Action
House Record Vote (79)
February 07, 2007
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 120 Recognizing the African American spiritual as a national treasure
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 97% - Passed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)
426
Ayes
0
Nays
| Dem | Rep | Other | |
| Ayes | 232 | 194 | 0 |
| Nays | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abst. | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Same for all scorecards:
- Name of bill: Recognizing the African American spiritual as a national treasure.
- Chamber: U.S. House of Representatives
- Roll call number: 79
- Congress number: 110th
- Session number: 1
- Vote link: U.S. House of Representatives record vote 79, 110th Congress, Session 1
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Scorecard: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 2007 House Scorecard |
Org. position: Aye |
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Description: "Final passage of a resolution that recognizes the African American spiritual as a "poignant and powerful genre of music" that has become one of the most significant segments of American music." (Original scorecard available at: http://www.naacp.org/programs/bureau-dc/report_card/index.htm) | |
