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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 27, 1998
Declares that the Congress honors the memory of Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the U.S. Capitol Police for the selfless acts of heroism they displayed on July 24, 1998, in sacrificing their lives in the line of duty so that others might live. Provides that, when the House of Representatives adjourns on this date and when the Senate adjourns or recesses on this date, they shall do so out of respect for the memory of Officers Gibson and Chestnut.
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Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6] · R–GA
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Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9041)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9041)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 392 - 0 (Roll No. 340).
House roll call 340 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 392 - 0 (Roll No. 340).
House roll call 340 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours and thirty minutes of debate.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6459-6485)
Mr. Gingrich asked unanimous consent to consider.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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