HRES 159 108th Congress House

Expressing profound sorrow on the occasion of the death of Irma Rangel.

Introduced: April 3, 2003 See on congress.gov

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Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Agreed to (House)

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

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 1

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 →

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Latest action June 2, 2003

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

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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Committees of jurisdiction 2

Civil Service and Agency Organization Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Oversight and Government Reform Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 7

California · Apr 3, 2003

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