H.Res.1733: Recognizing Mark Twain as one of America's most famous literary icons on the 175th anniversary of his birth and the 100th anniversary of his death.

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Version 36 · Passed House amended · Dec 17, 2010

Recognizes Mark Twain as one of America's most famous literary icons and commemorates him on the 175th anniversary of his birth and the 100th anniversary of his death.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2] · D–AR

Committees

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

61 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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Dec 17, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 17, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8602)
Dec 17, 2010
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 H8602)
Dec 17, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1733.
Dec 17, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8601-8603)
Dec 17, 2010
Mr. Cuellar moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Nov 18, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Nov 18, 2010
Introduced in House
Nov 18, 2010
Introduced in House

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Related bills identified by Congress.gov

SRES 690 · A resolution commemorating the 175th anniversary of the birth of Mark Twain.

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Analyze H.Res.1733 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.1733, 111th Congress: Recognizing Mark Twain as one of America's most famous literary icons on the 175th anniversary of his birth and the 100th anniversary of his death.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/1733

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2010-12-17.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres1733/BILLS-111hres1733eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Analyze H.Res.1733 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.1733, 111th Congress: Recognizing Mark Twain as one of America's most famous literary icons on the 175th anniversary of his birth and the 100th anniversary of his death.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/1733

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2010-12-17.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres1733/BILLS-111hres1733eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.1733 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Res.1733, 111th Congress: Recognizing Mark Twain as one of America's most famous literary icons on the 175th anniversary of his birth and the 100th anniversary of his death.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/1733

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2010-12-17.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres1733/BILLS-111hres1733eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.1733 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.1733, 111th Congress: Recognizing Mark Twain as one of America's most famous literary icons on the 175th anniversary of his birth and the 100th anniversary of his death.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/1733

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2010-12-17.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres1733/BILLS-111hres1733eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.1733 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.