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H.Res.752 / 111th Congress

Recognizing the tragic loss of life that occurred at the Cherry Mine in Cherry, Illinois, on its 100th anniversary and the contributions to worker and mine safety that resulted from this and other disasters.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

Official summary

Version 36 · Passed House amended · Nov 4, 2009

Honors the 259 miners lost in the tragedy known as the Great Cherry Mine Disaster on its 100th anniversary.

Supports the important safety measures that were enacted as a resulted of this terrible incident and others around the country like it.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Halvorson, Deborah L. [D-IL-11] · D–IL

Committees

  • Education and Workforce Committee
29 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

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

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H12331)

  4. 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 H12331)

  5. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 752.

  6. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12331-12332)

  7. Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  8. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

  9. Introduced in House

  10. Introduced in House

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