Directing the Architect of the Capitol to place a marker in Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center which acknowledges the role that slave labor played in the construction of the United States Capitol, and for other purposes.

Action history

1. 2009-07-10Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
2. 2009-07-10Message on Senate action sent to the House.
3. 2009-07-08Received in the Senate.
4. 2009-07-07Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5. 2009-07-07On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 1 (Roll no. 478).
6. 2009-07-07Considered as unfinished business.
7. 2009-07-07At 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.
8. 2009-07-07DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 135.
9. 2009-07-07Considered under suspension of the rules.
10. 2009-07-07Mr. Johnson (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
11. 2009-06-12Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 111-153.
12. 2009-06-12Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 76.
13. 2009-06-10Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
14. 2009-06-10Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
15. 2009-05-21Introduced in House
16. 2009-05-21Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.