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House resolution · 110th Congress · Latest step: Passed House

Saluting the life and music of the late Otha Ellas "Bo Diddley" Bates, guitar virtuoso and rock and roll pioneer, whose music continues to influence generations of musicians.

H.Res. 1251Introduced Jun 9, 2008Policy area: Commemorations
Sponsor: Rep. John Conyers D-MI
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Where it went

Latest action: Jun 9, 2008 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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

13 cosponsors — 3 Republicans, 10 Democrats

3 of 13 cosponsors (23%) are from the other party.

Howard Berman (D-CA), Mary Bono Mack (R-CA), Howard Coble (R-NC), Steve Cohen (D-TN), James Cooper (D-TN), Jim Costa (D-CA), Joseph Crowley (D-NY), Barbara Lee (D-CA), Betty McCollum (D-MN), Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Lamar Smith (R-TX), Linda Sánchez (D-CA).

More from the sponsor

Other 110th Congress bills sponsored by Rep. John Conyers.

Sponsor’s state and district

Michigan in Congress

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Data as of Sep 27, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.