Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that James Brown, also known as the "God Father of Soul", should be recognized for his contributions to American music as one of the greatest and most influential entertainers of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s as an American cultural icon.

Introduced Jan 10, 2007Latest action Jan 10, 2007Commemorations

Plain-English summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that James Brown should be recognized for his contributions as an American musical icon.

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People and recorded decisions

Sponsors, Cosponsors & House Votes

Richard E. Neal

Cosponsor · Democratic · MA

Jerrold L Nadler

Cosponsor · Democratic · NY

Diana DeGette

Cosponsor · Democratic · CO

Yvette D. Clarke

Cosponsor · Democratic · NY

Danny K. Mr. Davis

Cosponsor · Democratic · IL

Steve Cohen

Cosponsor · Democratic · TN

Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.

Cosponsor · Democratic · GA

Rosa L. DeLauro

Cosponsor · Democratic · CT

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Official Subjects

CommemorationsArts, Culture, ReligionCongressional tributesEntertainersMusic

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