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H.Res. 1405: Congratulating the people of the 17 African nations that in 2010 are marking the 50th year of their national independence.

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H.Res. 1405: Congratulating the people of the 17 African nations that in 2010 are marking the 50th year of their national independence.

111th Congress · introduced 2010-05-27 · International Affairs · Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2010-05-27 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 420 (2010): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended, HRES1405 (2010-07-01), Passed. See all
  4. Where it stands now: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
  5. If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.

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Official title

Congratulating the people of the 17 African nations that in 2010 are marking the 50th year of their national independence.

Plain summary

Congratulates the people of the 17 African nations that in 2010 are marking the 50th year of their national independence. Honors the lives of the thousands of patriots, including innocent civilians, who died, were imprisoned, or otherwise dedicated their lives to achieving African independence. Commends the socioeconomic and political progress being made by these nations while acknowledging the associated challenges that many still face. Recognizes Africa's strategic, political, economic, and humanitarian importance to the United States. Renews the commitment of the United States to help the people of sub-Saharan Africa to foster democratic rule and promote market-based economic growth and to alleviate the burden of poverty and disease that many in the region continue to face.

Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House amended), quoted unchanged (nonpartisan). Read the source.

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Official text

Congratulating the people of the 17 African nations that in 2010 are marking the 50th year of their national independence.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House amended)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] · 51 cosponsors

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Cosponsors on this site

Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. (D-GA), Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA), John Garamendi (D-CA), Steve Cohen (D-TN), Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT), Paul Tonko (D-NY)

Recorded votes

Words on this page, explained (3)
Resolution
A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
Roll-call vote
A vote where each member's position is recorded by name, so the public can see how every member voted. "Yea" means yes, "Nay" means no, "Present" means the member was there but did not take a side.
Rulemaking
The process agencies use to write regulations that carry out laws passed by Congress or a legislature. Usually an agency publishes a proposed rule, takes public comments, then publishes a final rule.

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong111-hres1405 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong111 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong111