H. Res. 439
109th Congress
House
Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 437) to establish the Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina.
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Introduced
In committee
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Agreed to (House)
Sep 15, 2005
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 15, 2005
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 193 (Roll no. 472). (text: CR H7965)
Sep 15, 2005
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 193 (Roll no. 471). (consideration: CR H8013; text: CR H8013)
Sep 15, 2005
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 439.
Sep 15, 2005
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7965-8014)
Sep 14, 2005
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-221, by Mr. Dreier.
Sep 14, 2005
Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 437 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Sep 14, 2005
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 85.
Sep 14, 2005
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2005 | House · vote #472 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 221–193 | See who voted → |
| Sep 15, 2005 | House · vote #471 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 222–193 | See who voted → |
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Res. 437 (establishing the Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina).
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 439: Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 437) to establish the Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-439/
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