HRES 489
108th Congress
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Illinois
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Stating the agreement of the House of Representatives with the sentiment expressed by the Senate in Senate Resolution 281.
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9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Jan 21, 2004
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 21, 2004
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 5). (text: CR H52)
Jan 21, 2004
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H60)
Jan 21, 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.
Jan 21, 2004
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 489.
Jan 21, 2004
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H52-57)
Jan 21, 2004
Mr. Doolittle moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jan 20, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jan 20, 2004
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2004 | House · vote #5 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 394–0 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Agrees with the sentiment expressed by the Senate in Senate Resolution 281 (expressing sorrow at the death of former Senator Paul Simon of Illinois).
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 489: Stating the agreement of the House of Representatives with the sentiment expressed by the Senate in Senate Resolution 281.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-489/
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