HRES 475 108th Congress House Commemorations Athletes California Congress Congressional tributes Soccer Sports and Recreation

Congratulating the San Jose Earthquakes for winning the 2003 Major League Soccer Cup.

Introduced: December 8, 2003 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Agreed to (House)

Mar 9, 2004

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

Mar 9, 2004

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 44). (text: CR H888)

Mar 9, 2004

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H895)

Mar 9, 2004

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.

Mar 9, 2004

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 475.

Mar 9, 2004

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H888-890)

Mar 9, 2004

Mrs. Miller (MI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

Feb 26, 2004

Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

Feb 26, 2004

Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization Discharged.

Feb 26, 2004

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Dec 12, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.

Dec 8, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.

Dec 8, 2003

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Mar 9, 2004	House · vote #44	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Passed	399–0	See who voted →

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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Congratulates the San Jose Earthquakes for winning the 2003 Major League Soccer Cup. Recognizes the achievement of the Earthquake's players, coaches, staff, and supporters in bringing the Soccer Cup to San Jose. Commends the San Jose community for its enthusiastic support of the Earthquakes. Expresses the hope that Major League Soccer will continue to inspire fans and young players by producing teams of the Earthquake's high caliber.

What's happening now March 9, 2004

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

Related & companion bills 1

Bill text 2 versions

Engrossed in House Formatted Text PDF
Introduced in House Formatted Text PDF

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

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 4

Sherman, Brad

California · Mar 9, 2004

Waters, Maxine

California · Mar 9, 2004

Lofgren, Zoe

California · Dec 8, 2003

Thompson, Mike

California · Dec 8, 2003

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 475: Congratulating the San Jose Earthquakes for winning the 2003 Major League Soccer Cup.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-475/

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