Expressing the sense of Congress that Althea Gibson should be recognized for her ground breaking achievements in athletics and her commitment to ending racial discrimination and prejudice within the world of sports.

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

10 cosponsors — 1 Republican, 9 Democrats

1 of 10 cosponsors (10%) are from the other party.

Howard Berman (D-CA), John Conyers (D-MI), Peter Deutsch (D-FL), Eni Faleomavaega (D-AS), Betty McCollum (D-MN), Jim McDermott (D-WA), Juanita Millender-McDonald (D-CA), Donald Payne (D-NJ), Lee Terry (R-NE), Maxine Waters (D-CA).

More from the sponsor

Other 108th Congress bills sponsored by Rep. Charles Rangel.

• H.R. 4046 (108th) To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 555 West 180th Street in New York, New York, as the 'Sergeant…
• H.R. 1018 (108th) To designate the building located at 1 Federal Plaza in New York, New York, as the "James L. Watson United States Court of International…
• H.Con.Res. 71 (108th) Recognizing the importance of Ralph Bunche as one of the great leaders of the United States, the first African-American Nobel Peace Prize…
• H.Con.Res. 475 (108th) Encouraging the International Olympic Committee to select New York City as the site of the 2012 Olympic Games.
• H.Con.Res. 144 (108th) Expressing the sense of Congress that Dinah Washington should be recognized for her achievements as one of the most talented vocalists in…
• H.Con.Res. 62 (108th) Expressing the sense of Congress that Katherine Dunham should be recognized for her groundbreaking achievements in dance, theater, music…

Sponsor’s state and district

New York in Congress · NY-15 district