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H.Res.892 / 110th Congress

Expressing support for designation of a "National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day".

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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Official summary

Version 36 · Passed House amended · Apr 29, 2008

Supports the designation of a National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Wilson, Charles A. [D-OH-6] · D–OH

Committees

  • Oversight and Government Reform Committee
74 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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  1. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  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 H2823)

  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 H2823)

  5. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 892.

  6. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2823-2824)

  7. Mr. Kucinich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  8. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  9. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  10. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  11. Introduced in House

  12. Introduced in House

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