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H.J.Res. 102Became Law

Recognizing that the Birmingham Pledge has made a significant contribution in fostering racial harmony and reconciliation in the United States and around the world, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Oct 26, 2000)

Recognizes that the Birmingham Pledge is a significant contribution toward fostering racial harmony and reconciliation in the United States and around the world.

Commends the creators, promoters, and signatories of the Pledge for the steps they are taking to make the United States and the world a better place for all people.

Expresses the sense of Congress that a particular week should be designated as National Birmingham Pledge Week.

What just happenedNov 9, 2000

Became Public Law No: 106-483.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6](R-AL)Sponsor
103 cosponsors38 D65 R
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  1. Nov 9, 2000PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 106-483.

  2. Nov 9, 2000BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 106-483.

  3. Nov 9, 2000PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 9, 2000BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 2, 2000FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 2, 2000President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 30, 2000ResolvingDifferencesH41931

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Oct 30, 2000ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H11581-11583; text: CR H11581-11582)

  9. Oct 30, 2000NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H11581-11583; text: CR H11581-11582)

  10. Oct 30, 2000FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion.

  11. Oct 30, 2000ResolvingDifferencesH40140

    Mr. Bachus moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.

  12. Oct 27, 2000Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  13. Oct 26, 2000Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.

  14. Oct 26, 2000Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.

  15. Oct 26, 2000Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

  16. Oct 26, 2000Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11187-11188)

    Judiciary Committee
  17. Oct 26, 2000Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11187-11188)

    Judiciary Committee
  18. Sep 13, 2000IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  19. Sep 12, 2000FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  20. Sep 12, 2000FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7455-7456)

  21. Sep 12, 2000Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7455-7456)

  22. Sep 12, 2000FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 102.

  23. Sep 12, 2000FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7455-7457)

  24. Sep 12, 2000FloorH30300

    Mr. Bachus moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.

  25. Jun 16, 2000CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

    Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
  26. Jun 14, 2000IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  27. Jun 14, 2000IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  28. Jun 14, 2000IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed Senate amendedOct 26, 200035
Recognizes that the Birmingham Pledge is a significant contribution toward fostering racial harmony and reconciliation in the United States and around the world.

Commends the creators, promoters, and signatories of the Pledge for the steps they are taking to make the United States and the world a better place for all people.

Expresses the sense of Congress that a particular week should be designated as National Birmingham Pledge Week.

Introduced in HouseJun 14, 200000
Recognizes that the Birmingham Pledge has made a significant contribution in fostering racial harmony and reconciliation in the United States and around the world.

Commends the people involved with the Pledge's creation and signatories to it for the steps they are taking to make the Nation and the world a better place for all people.

Expresses the sense of Congress that a National Birmingham Pledge Week should be established.