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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Jan 22, 2009
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Honors the contributions of school counselors to the success of students in our elementary and secondary schools.
Encourages the observation of National School Counseling Week (February 2-6, 2009) with ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the crucial role school counselors play in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contributing members of society.
People & committees
Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-39] · D–CA
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 28). (text: CR 1/21/2009 H402-403)
House roll call 28 · 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): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 28).(text: CR 1/21/2009 H402-403)
House roll call 28 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H468-469)
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Loebsack objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 56.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H402-405)
Mr. Loebsack moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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