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S.J.Res. 74Became Law

A joint resolution to provide for the designation of the month of February, 1986, as "National Black (Afro-American) History Month".

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 6, 1985)

Designates the month of February 1986 as National Black (Afro-American) History Month.

What just happenedFeb 11, 1986

Became Public Law No: 99-244.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC](R-SC)Sponsor
28 cosponsors14 D14 R
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  1. Feb 11, 1986PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 99-244.

  2. Feb 11, 1986BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 99-244.

  3. Feb 11, 1986PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Feb 11, 1986BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Feb 7, 1986FloorE20000

    Measure presented to President.

  6. Feb 7, 1986President28000

    Measure presented to President.

  7. Feb 7, 1986Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. Feb 6, 1986FloorH37100

    Passed House by Voice Vote.

  9. Feb 6, 1986Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote.

  10. Feb 6, 1986FloorH30000

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

  11. Dec 4, 1985CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.

    Census and Population Subcommittee
  12. Nov 20, 1985IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Post Office and Civil Service Committee
  13. Nov 18, 1985Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

  14. Nov 18, 1985Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

  15. Nov 14, 1985Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 404.

  16. Nov 14, 1985Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  17. Nov 14, 1985Committee14000

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  18. Nov 14, 1985Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  19. Mar 6, 1985IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  20. Mar 6, 1985IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate