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House resolution · 108th Congress · Did not become law

Honoring the life and tremendous artistic and social contributions of Ray Charles, one of the world's most influential and prolific musicians.

H.Res. 677Introduced Jun 16, 2004Policy area: Commemorations
Sponsor: Rep. Sanford Bishop D-GA
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Where it went

Latest action: Jul 15, 2004 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

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

22 cosponsors — 22 Democrats

0 of 22 cosponsors (0%) are from the other party.

Wm. Clay (D-MO), James Clyburn (D-SC), Elijah Cummings (D-MD), Danny Davis (D-IL), Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), William Jefferson (D-LA), Eddie Johnson (D-TX), Stephanie Jones (D-OH), Carolyn Kilpatrick (D-MI), Barbara Lee (D-CA), John Lewis (D-GA), Kendrick Meek (D-FL), Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Eleanor Norton (D-DC), Major Owens (D-NY), Donald Payne (D-NJ), Robert Scott (D-VA), Bennie Thompson (D-MS), Maxine Waters (D-CA), Diane Watson (D-CA), Melvin Watt (D-NC), Albert Wynn (D-MD).

More from the sponsor

Other 108th Congress bills sponsored by Rep. Sanford Bishop.

Sponsor’s state and district

Georgia in Congress · GA-2 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.