United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HRES 562 — Directing the Office of the Historian to compile oral histories from current and former Members of the House of Representatives involved in the historic and annual Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, marches, as well as the civil rights movement in general, for the purposes of expanding or augmenting the historic record and for public dissemination and education.

Last action — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Summary

Directs the Office of the Historian to compile oral histories from current and former Members of the House of Representatives involved in the Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, marches, as well as the civil rights movement in general, for the purposes of expanding or augmenting the historic record and for public dissemination and education.

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Action History

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

  2. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 418 - 0 (Roll no. 92). (text: CR H1104)

  3. The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H1112)

  4. DEBATE - Pursuant to the order of the House on February 29, 2012, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 562.

  5. The special order of February 29, 2012 provides for the consideration of H.Res. 562. The special order specifies that the resolution shall be considered as read and that the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution and preamble to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader or their respective designees.

  6. Pursuant to the order of the House on February 29, 2012, Mr. Lungren called up H.Res. 562 for consideration. (consideration: CR H1104-1113)

  7. ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time through the legislative day of March 1, 2012, to consider in the House H.Res. 562; the resolution shall be considered as read; the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution and preamble to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader or their respective designees. Agreed to without objection.

  8. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

  9. Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 556 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 562 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by title. Bill is open to amendments. xxxx

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 562 do?
Directs the Office of the Historian to compile oral histories from current and former Members of the House of Representatives involved in the Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, marches, as well as the civil rights movement in general, for the purposes of expanding or augmenting the historic record and for public dissemination and education.
Who sponsors HRES 562?
HRES 562 is sponsored by Terri Sewell (D).
What is the current status of HRES 562?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HRES 562?
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