PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congressional Research Service
Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Mar 9, 2004
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) is saddened by the loss of life and property caused by the earthquake that occurred in San Luis Obispo County, California, on December 22, 2003, and sends its deepest condolences to the victims and their families; and (2) recognizes and honors those local officials, public safety and law enforcement personnel, and individuals, who in private or public capacity provided assistance to the victims of the earthquake and their families, and commends this dedicated service to the residents of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties and the State of California.
People & committees
Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-22] · R–CA
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 Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 0 (Roll no. 42). (text: CR H881)
House roll call 42 · 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): 404 - 0 (Roll no. 42).(text: CR H881)
House roll call 42 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H893-894)
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. 519.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H881-883)
Mr. Davis, Tom moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E119)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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