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H.Res.891 / 111th Congress

Expressing the gratitude of the House of Representatives for the service to our Nation of the Coast Guard and Marine Corps aircraft pilots and crewmembers lost off the coast of California on October 29, 2009, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Official summary

Version 36 · Passed House amended · Nov 17, 2009

Expresses the gratitude of the House of Representatives for the service to our nation of the Coast Guard and Marine Corps aircraft pilots and crewmembers lost off the coast of California on October 29, 2009.

Extends its condolences to their family, friends, and loved ones.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-47] · D–CA

Committees

  • Armed Services Committee
  • Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
41 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

  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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 895). (text: CR H13026-13027)

    House roll call 895 · Individual votes
  4. Passed/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): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 895).(text: CR H13026-13027)

    House roll call 895 · Individual votes
  5. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13035)

  6. 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.

  7. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 891.

  8. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13026-13029)

  9. Mr. Cummings moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  10. Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

  11. Referred to House Armed Services

  12. Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  13. Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure

  14. Introduced in House

  15. Introduced in House

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