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House resolution · 107th Congress · Latest step: Passed House

Recognizing the contributions of historically Black colleges and universities.

H.Res. 523Introduced Sep 11, 2002Policy area: Commemorations
Sponsor: Rep. J. Watts R-OK
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Where it went

Latest action: Sep 19, 2002 — On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 399). (text: CR 9/18/2002 H6307)

Vote results

No recorded roll-call votes on this bill in PORKER’s records (voice votes and unanimous consent are not roll calls; roll-call records start in 2011).

Cosponsors

15 cosponsors — 7 Republicans, 8 Democrats

8 of 15 cosponsors (53%) are from the other party.

Robert Andrews (D-NJ), John Boehner (R-OH), Robert Ehrlich (R-MD), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Ruben Hinojosa (D-TX), Peter Hoekstra (R-MI), Rush Holt (D-NJ), Eddie Johnson (D-TX), Dale Kildee (D-MI), Howard McKeon (R-CA), George Miller (D-CA), Bob Riley (R-AL), Robert Scott (D-VA), John Tierney (D-MA), Joe Wilson (R-SC).

More from the sponsor

Other 107th Congress bills sponsored by Rep. J. Watts.

Sponsor’s state and district

Oklahoma in Congress · OK-4 district

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Data as of Sep 28, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.