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HCONRES 123 111th Congress House

Recognizing the historical and national significance of the many contributions of John William Heisman to the sport of football.

Introduced: May 12, 2009 Introduced by: Thompson, Glenn Republican · Pennsylvania See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Jul 22, 2009
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 21, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 21, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 602). (text: CR 7/20/2009 H8376)
Jul 21, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8456-8457)
Jul 20, 2009
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.
Jul 20, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 123.
Jul 20, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8376-8377)
Jul 20, 2009
Mr. Courtney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jun 11, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
May 12, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
May 12, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 21, 2009 House · vote #602 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 423–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action July 22, 2009

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes the significance and contributions of John Heisman on the development of football.

Praises Heisman's efforts in helping to establish the most valuable player award for college football.

Acknowledges Heisman's innovative and influential coaching techniques and strategies and his leadership.

 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 3
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Calvert, Ken
California · Jun 2, 2009
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Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · May 12, 2009
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Rogers, Mike D.
Alabama · May 12, 2009
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 123: Recognizing the historical and national significance of the many contributions of John William Heisman to the sport of football.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HCONRES-123/
MLA
"H. Con. Res. 123: Recognizing the historical and national significance of the many contributions of John William Heisman to the sport of football.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HCONRES-123/.
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H. Con. Res. 123, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HCONRES-123/.
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