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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · May 21, 2004
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Authorizes the use of the Capitol Grounds for a free public event providing additional space in conjunction with the dedication of the National World War II Memorial on May 29, 2004, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate may jointly designate.
Authorizes the Architect of the Capitol to: (1) erect on the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and other related structures and equipment as may be required; and (2) make any such additional arrangements, together with the Capitol Police Board, that may be required to carry out the event.
People & committees
Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] · D–OH
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6064-6065)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6064-6065)
Received in the Senate.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 364 - 0 (Roll no. 178). (text as passed House: CR H3028)
House roll call 178 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 364 - 0 (Roll no. 178).(text as passed House: CR H3028)
House roll call 178 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3053-3054)
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. 423.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3028-3030)
Mr. Porter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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