HRES 159
108th Congress
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Expressing profound sorrow on the occasion of the death of Irma Rangel.
Introduced: March 25, 2003
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Jun 2, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 2, 2003
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 373 - 0 (Roll no. 227). (text: CR H4742-4743)
Jun 2, 2003
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): 373 - 0 (Roll no. 227).(text: CR H4742-4743)
Jun 2, 2003
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR S4754-4755)
Jun 2, 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.
Jun 2, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 159.
Jun 2, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4742-4744)
Jun 2, 2003
Mr. Souder moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
May 22, 2003
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
May 22, 2003
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 22, 2003
Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization Discharged.
Apr 2, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
Mar 25, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Mar 25, 2003
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2003 | House · vote #227 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 373–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Expresses the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives upon the death of Irma Rangel (first Mexican-American woman ever elected to the Texas House of Representatives) on March 18, 2003, and extends condolences to her family.
Expresses its deep gratitude to Irma Rangel and her family for the service that she rendered to the State of Texas.
Recognizes with appreciation and respect Irma Rangel's exemplary commitment to public service and her constituents, and esteems her as a role model for generations to come in South Texas and the entire Nation.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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