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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 4, 1999
Authorizes the President, on behalf of the Congress, to award a gold medal to Rosa Parks, in recognition of her contributions to the Nation.
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Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-10] · D–IN
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Laid on the table. See S. 531 for further action. (consideration: CR H2178)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 1 (Roll no. 92).
House roll call 92 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 1 (Roll no. 92).
House roll call 92 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business.
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.
EXTENSION OF DEBATE TIME - Mr. Bachus asked unanimous consent that the debate on H.R. 573 be extended by twenty minutes with ten minutes controlled by Mr. Bachus, five minutes by Ms. Carson and five minutes by Ms. Waters. Agreed to without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 573.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2150-2161, H2177-2178)
Mr. Bachus moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
Referred to the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H451-452)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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