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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Sep 17, 2007
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) National Courage Month provides an opportunity to educate the people of the United States about the positive role that professional athletes can play as inspirations for America's youth; and (2) the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation should be recognized for its outstanding contributions toward helping those affected by child abuse.
People & committees
Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] · D–MD
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 voice vote. (text: CR H13813)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H13813)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. Con. Res. 45.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13813-13814)
Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12691-12692; text as passed Senate: CR S12691-12692)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12691-12692; text as passed Senate: CR S12691-12692)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 398.
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11603)
Introduced in Senate
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