What The Vote

Honoring the life and achievements of Lena Calhoun Horne.

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Honoring the life and achievements of Lena Calhoun Horne.

Timeline

Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-11]
Sponsor
Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-11] (D), NY
Introduced
2010-05-11
Committees
Oversight and Accountability Committee
Subjects
Congressional tributes; Music; Performing arts; Racial and ethnic relations
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Bill Activity

House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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    Introduced

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  2. 2
    Committee Review

    Referred to committee for hearings, markup, and a vote to advance it.

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  3. 3
    Floor Vote

    The full chamber debates and votes on passage.

  4. 4
    Second Chamber

    If passed, it repeats committee review and a floor vote in the other chamber.

  5. 5
    Resolve Differences

    If the chambers pass different versions, a conference reconciles them.

  6. 6
    Sent to President

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  7. 7
    Signed or Vetoed

    Becomes law with a signature, or automatically after 10 days.

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