HCONRES 249 · 111th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Commemorating the 45th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the role that it played in ensuring the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Introduced 2010-03-04· Sponsored by Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Message on Senate action sent to the House.(2010-03-17)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2010-03-10
Roll #99
Yea 409Nay 0
Democrats
242 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
167 Yea·0 Nay
PassedHouse · 2010-03-10
Roll #99
Yea 409Nay 0
Democrats
242 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
167 Yea·0 Nay

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Commemorates the 45th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, and observes and celebrates the 45th anniversary of the enactment of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Pledges the House of Representatives to advance the legacy of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to ensure its continued effectiveness in protecting the voting rights of all people in the United States. Encourages all people in the United States to reflect upon the sacrifices of the Bloody Sunday marchers and acknowledge that their sacrifice made possible the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.…

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1 Democrat