PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · May 13, 2009
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Supports the goals and objectives of a National Military Appreciation Month.
Urges the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States, all federal departments and agencies, states, localities, organizations, and media to annually observe a National Military Appreciation Month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
People & committees
Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3] · R–TN
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 247). (text: CR 5/12/2009 H5434)
House roll call 247 · 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): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 247).(text: CR 5/12/2009 H5434)
House roll call 247 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5498-5499)
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lynch objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 84.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5434-5436)
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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