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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Mar 24, 2009
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Congratulates and honors Gallaudet University on the 145th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's signing of the legislation authorizing the establishment of collegiate programs at Gallaudet University.
Congratulates Gallaudet University for 145 years of unique and exceptional service to the deaf citizens of the United States and the world deaf community.
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Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6] · D–CA
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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 voice vote. (text: CR H3770)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3770)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 77.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3770-3771)
Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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