Sponsor: GARCIA, Robert (D-NY)
Description: TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5461, DESIGNATING THE BIRTHDAY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. A LEGAL PUBLIC HOLIDAY. (MOTION PASSED:2/3 REQUIRED)
Bill summary: (Measure failed of passage in House under suspension of rules, roll call #651 (252-133)) Designates the birthday of Martin Luther King, Junior, (January 15), a legal public holiday. Makes this Act effective on January 1 of the first calendar year beginning more than 24 months after the date of enactment.
Bill titles: A bill to designate the birthday of Martin Luther King, Junior, a legal public holiday.
Original source documents: Digest of the Congressional Record vol. 159, p. 10602;
Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov