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H.Res.1347 / 111th Congress

Honoring the workers who perished on the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana, extending condolences to their families, and recognizing the valiant efforts of emergency response workers at the disaster site.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 11, 2010

Recognizes the untimely and tragic loss of the 11 workers from the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas who died on the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana.

Extends the deepest condolences of the nation to the families of these men.

Recognizes all employees on the Deepwater Horizon for their hard work and sacrifice.

Commends the rescue crews for their valiant efforts to rescue these workers and others on the platform.

Honors the many volunteers who provided support and comfort for the families of these people during this difficult time.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Melancon, Charlie [D-LA-3] · D–LA

Committees

  • Oversight and Government Reform Committee
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Actions

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  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 0 (Roll no. 302). (text: CR H3831)

    House roll call 302 · Individual votes
  3. Passed/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): 403 - 0 (Roll no. 302).(text: CR H3831)

    House roll call 302 · Individual votes
  4. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3837-3838)

  5. 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.

  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1347.

  7. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3831-3833)

  8. Ms. Speier moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

  9. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  10. Introduced in House

  11. Introduced in House

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