HCONRES 149
108th Congress
House
Commemorations
American Revolution
Congress
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
History
Patriotism
Special days
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
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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
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): 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
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| 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 → |
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Committees of jurisdiction
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