HCONRES 149 108th Congress House

Expressing support for the celebration of Patriots' Day and honoring the Nation's first patriots.

Introduced: April 10, 2003 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov

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Introduced

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Passed House

Passed Senate

Apr 30, 2003

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Apr 29, 2003

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

Apr 29, 2003

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

Apr 29, 2003

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 148). (text as passed House: CR H3422)

Apr 29, 2003

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3434)

Apr 29, 2003

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.

Apr 29, 2003

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 149.

Apr 29, 2003

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3422-3425)

Apr 29, 2003

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

Apr 11, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E762)

Apr 10, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.

Apr 10, 2003

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Apr 29, 2003	House · vote #148	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Passed	411–0	See who voted →

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Latest action April 30, 2003

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses support for the annual celebration of Patriot's Day (April 19).

Recognizes the extraordinary dedication to freedom demonstrated by the Nation's first patriots during the earliest days of the Battle for Independence in April 1775.

Honors those first patriots who lost their lives in defense of liberty and freedom.

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Committees of jurisdiction 2

Oversight and Government Reform Committee
House of Representatives
Judiciary Committee
Senate

Cosponsors 3

Lynch, Stephen F.

Massachusetts · Apr 10, 2003

McGovern, James P.

Massachusetts · Apr 10, 2003

Neal, Richard E.

Massachusetts · Apr 10, 2003

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