HR 5461 · 96th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A bill to designate the birthday of Martin Luther King, Junior, a legal public holiday.

Introduced 1979-09-28· Sponsored by Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure considered in House.(1979-12-05)

Recorded Votes

FailedHouse · 1979-11-13
Yea 252Nay 133
PassedHouse · 1979-11-13
Yea 252Nay 133

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Designates the birthday of Martin Luther King, Junior, (January 15), a legal public holiday. Makes this Act effective on January 1 of the first calendar year beginning more than 24 months after the date of enactment.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat