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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Feb 11, 2009
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Recognizes the Honorable John D. Dingell for his tireless advocacy on behalf of his constituents in Michigan in the past, present, and future.
Honors him for his lifelong commitment to public service, and celebrates him and his more than 53 years of dedication to Congress.
Congratulates him upon attaining the record for longest serving Member of the House.
People & committees
Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5] · D–MI
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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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H1165)
House roll call 61 · 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): 423 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 61).(text: CR H1165)
House roll call 61 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1196)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 154.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1165-1175)
Mr. Kildee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Introduced in House
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