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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.

3/5/2008--Passed House without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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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  • 03/06/2008 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 03/05/2008 - Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
  • 03/05/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
  • 03/05/2008 - At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  • 03/05/2008 - Considered as unfinished business.

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Bill Text
File name Last Updated
H.CON.RES.286 Referred to Senate Committee after being Received from House03/07/2008
H.CON.RES.286 Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House03/06/2008
H.CON.RES.286 Introduced in House01/31/2008