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Congressional Research Service
Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 3, 2009
Congratulates the 207 graduates of the first United States Air Force Academy class on the 50th anniversary of their graduation.
Acknowledges the continued excellence of the Academy and its critical role in the defense of the United States.
Recognizes the outstanding service that Academy graduates have provided.
People & committees
Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5] · R–CO
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 860). (text: CR 11/4/2009 H12328)
House roll call 860 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 860).(text: CR 11/4/2009 H12328)
House roll call 860 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12396-12397)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 139.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12327-12330)
Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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