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H.Con.Res.152 / 109th Congress

Commemorating Mystic Seaport: the Museum of America and the Sea in recognition of its 75th year.

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Official summary

Version 36 · Passed House amended · Jun 27, 2005

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 13, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Commemorates Mystic Seaport: the Museum of America and the Sea, in recognition of its 75th year.

Supports Mystic Seaport's presentation of our Nation's merchant mariners and shipbuilders whose efforts promoted the expansion of maritime transportation and commerce.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2] · R–CT

Committees

  • Judiciary Committee
  • Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
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    1. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    3. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5196)

    4. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5196)

    5. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 152.

    6. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5196-5197)

    7. Mr. Fortuno moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    8. Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 48.

    9. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 109-121.

    10. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 109-121.

    11. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    12. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    13. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    14. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    15. Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

    16. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    17. Introduced in House

    18. Introduced in House

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