HCONRES 131
111th Congress
House
Congress
National symbols
Religion
U.S. Capitol
Directing the Architect of the Capitol to engrave the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the National Motto of "In God We Trust" in the Capitol Visitor Center.
Introduced: May 20, 2009
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17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 10, 2009
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 10, 2009
Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7372)
Jul 10, 2009
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7372)
Jul 9, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 9, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 410 - 8, 2 Present (Roll no. 515). (text: CR 7/7/2009 H7721)
Jul 9, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 410 - 8, 2 Present (Roll no. 515).(text: CR 7/7/2009 H7721)
Jul 9, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7867-7868)
Jul 7, 2009
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Harper objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Jul 7, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 131.
Jul 7, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7721-7723)
Jul 7, 2009
Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jun 12, 2009
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 75.
Jun 12, 2009
Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 111-152.
Jun 10, 2009
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jun 10, 2009
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 20, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
May 20, 2009
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2009 | House · vote #515 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 410–8 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Requires the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to engrave the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the National Motto of "In God we trust" in the Capitol Visitor Center, in accordance with an engraving plan setting forth the design and location of such engraving which is prepared by the AOC and approved by the House Committee on House Administration and the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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