HRES 347
110th Congress
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Recognizing the historical significance of the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo.
Introduced: May 1, 2007
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 1, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 1, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4253)
May 1, 2007
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4253)
May 1, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 347.
May 1, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4253-424255)
May 1, 2007
Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
May 1, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 1, 2007
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes the historical struggle for independence and freedom of the Mexican people and requests the President to issue a proclamation recognizing that struggle and calling upon the people of the United States to observe Cinco de Mayo with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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