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H.Res.423 / 109th Congress

Honoring and recognizing the distinguished service, career, and achievements of Chief Justice William Hubbs Rehnquist upon his death, and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Official summary

Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Sep 7, 2005

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Honors, recognizes, and expresses gratitude for the distinguished service, career, and achievements of the late William H. Rehnquist, Chief Justice of the United States.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] · R–WI

Committees

  • Judiciary Committee
23 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7678)

  3. Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7678)

  4. The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H7681)

  5. DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 423.

  6. Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H7678-7681)

  7. Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.

  8. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  9. Introduced in House

  10. Introduced in House

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