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Congressional Research Service
Version 36 · Passed House amended · Apr 27, 2009
Recognizes the 144-year anniversary of the explosion of the steamboat ship SS Sultana on the Mississippi River on April 27, 1865.
Honors the memory of the Union soldiers and other passengers who lost their lives in the disaster.
Regrets the lack of military and civilian oversight that led to the explosion and tremendous loss of life.
Rededicates the honoring of all of our veterans and military families with the highest level of support in quality resources, equipment, and services.
People & committees
Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2] · D–AR
Legislative record
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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, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 207). (text: CR H4739)
House roll call 207 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 207).(text: CR H4739)
House roll call 207 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4751)
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. 329.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4739-4741)
Mr. Snyder moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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