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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Sep 29, 2008
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Commends the Tennessee Valley Authority on its 75th anniversary.
Recognizes the Tennessee Valley Authority for its long and proud history of service in the areas of energy, the environment, and economic development in a service area that includes seven states.
Honors the Board of Directors, retirees, staff, and supporters of the Tennessee Valley Authority who were instrumental during the Tennessee Valley Authority's first 75 years.
People & committees
Rep. Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr. [D-AL-5] · D–AL
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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 9/27/2008 H10137)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 9/27/2008 H10137)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10631)
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Boozman 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.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. Res. 1224.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10137-10140)
Mr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 281.
Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-892.
Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-892.
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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