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HRES 1063 110th Congress House International Affairs Anniversaries Commemorations Europe History Sovereignty Treaties United Kingdom

Marking the 225th anniversary of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, which ended the Revolutionary War with the Kingdom of Great Britain and recognized the independence of the United States of America, and acknowledging the shared values and close friendship between the peoples and governments of the United States and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Introduced: March 31, 2008 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 10, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5139-5141)
Jun 10, 2008
Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jun 10, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5172-5173)
Jun 10, 2008
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 10, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1063.
Jun 10, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 394). (text: CR H5139)
Jun 10, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 10, 2008
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): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 394).(text: CR H5139)
Apr 30, 2008
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 30, 2008
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 31, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 31, 2008
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 10, 2008 House · vote #394 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 4140 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Marks the 225th anniversary of relations between the United States and the Kingdom of Great Britain.

Reaffirms the value of the deep friendship that has developed between our two countries since the signing of the Treaty of Paris.

What's happening now June 10, 2008

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 394). (text: CR H5139)

 Committees of jurisdiction 1