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Version 36 · Passed House amended · Nov 16, 2010
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Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12] · D–NJ
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7472-7473)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7472-7473)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1654.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7472-7474)
Ms. Hirono moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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