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Honoring Johnny Unitas and extending condolences to his family on his passing.

Introduced: September 19, 2002 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Agreed to (House)

Oct 1, 2002

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6885)

Oct 1, 2002

Passed/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): 389 - 0 (Roll no. 426).(text: CR H6859-6860)

Oct 1, 2002

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

Oct 1, 2002

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.

Oct 1, 2002

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 538.

Oct 1, 2002

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6859-6862)

Oct 1, 2002

Mr. Sullivan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

Sep 19, 2002

Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.

Sep 19, 2002

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Oct 1, 2002	House · vote #426	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Passed	389–0	See who voted →

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Celebrates the remarkable life of Johnny Unitas and his indelible impression on the City of Baltimore.

Honors him for his leadership, sportsmanship, and outstanding achievements on the football field.

Recognizes his remarkable spirit and tireless work to improve the lives of those in need.

Extends the condolences of the House of Representatives to the family of Johnny Unitas on his passing.

What's happening now October 1, 2002

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 0 (Roll no. 426). (text: CR H6859-6860)

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Oversight and Government Reform Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 1

Hoyer, Steny H.

Maryland · Oct 1, 2002

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