PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 25, 2003
Expresses the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives upon the death of Irma Rangel (first Mexican-American woman ever elected to the Texas House of Representatives) on March 18, 2003, and extends condolences to her family.Expresses its deep gratitude to Irma Rangel and her family for the service that she rendered to the State of Texas.Recognizes with appreciation and respect Irma Rangel's exemplary commitment to public service and her constituents, and esteems her as a role model for generations to come in South Texas and the entire Nation.
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Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15] · D–TX
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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): 373 - 0 (Roll no. 227). (text: CR H4742-4743)
House roll call 227 · 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): 373 - 0 (Roll no. 227).(text: CR H4742-4743)
House roll call 227 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR S4754-4755)
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. 159.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4742-4744)
Mr. Souder moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization Discharged.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
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