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HRES 1418 110th Congress House

Congratulating Michael Phelps, 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics champion swimmer, on winning 8 gold medals in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad and becoming one of the most highly decorated athletes in…

Official title: Congratulating Michael Phelps, 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics champion swimmer, on winning 8 gold medals in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad and becoming one of th… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: Congratulating Michael Phelps, 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics champion swimmer, on winning 8 gold medals in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad and becoming one of the most highly decorated athletes in Olympic history.

Introduced: September 8, 2008 See on congress.gov
Commemorations AthletesCongressional tributesOlympic gamesSports and RecreationSwimming
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Sep 24, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 24, 2008
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H8716)
Sep 24, 2008
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H8716)
Sep 24, 2008
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H8716)
Sep 24, 2008
Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
Sep 24, 2008
Ms. Sutton asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Sep 10, 2008
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sep 10, 2008
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 8, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sep 8, 2008
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 24, 2008

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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Congratulates Michael Phelps for his outstanding athletic achievements during the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games. Recognizes the achievements of all the members of the 2008 U.S. Olympic swim team.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • SRES 700 Related bill A resolution congratulating Michael Phelps and the members and coaches of the United States Olympic Swimming Team for t…
 Bill text 2 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 17
All 17 Democratic 16 Republican 1
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Sep 16, 2008
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Carson, André
Indiana · Sep 8, 2008
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Castor, Kathy
Florida · Sep 8, 2008
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Sep 8, 2008
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Sep 8, 2008
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Sep 8, 2008
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Sep 8, 2008
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Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Sep 8, 2008
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Matsui, Doris O.
California · Sep 8, 2008
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McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Sep 8, 2008
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Sep 8, 2008
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Sep 8, 2008
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Sep 8, 2008
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Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Sep 8, 2008
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · Sep 8, 2008
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Sep 8, 2008
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Welch, Peter
Vermont · Sep 8, 2008
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 1418: Congratulating Michael Phelps, 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics champion swimmer, on winning 8 gold medals in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad and becoming one of the most highly decorated athletes in Olympic history.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1418/
MLA
"H. Res. 1418: Congratulating Michael Phelps, 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics champion swimmer, on winning 8 gold medals in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad and becoming one of the most highly decorated athletes in Olympic history.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1418/.
Bluebook (legal)
H. Res. 1418, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1418/.
Markdown link
[H. Res. 1418: Congratulating Michael Phelps, 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics champion swimmer, on winning 8 gold medals in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad and becoming one of the most highly decorated athletes in Olympic history.](https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1418/)
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