HCONRES 286 · 110th Congress · Commemorations

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.

Introduced 2008-01-29· Sponsored by Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.(2008-03-06)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2008-03-05
Roll #98
Yea 412Nay 0
Democrats
220 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
192 Yea·0 Nay
PassedHouse · 2008-03-05
Roll #98
Yea 412Nay 0
Democrats
220 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
192 Yea·0 Nay

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Calls for recognition of Earl Lloyd 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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Cosponsors (20)

16 Democrats4 Republicans