HRES 1111
111th Congress
House
Education
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Elementary and secondary education
Language arts
Designating March 2, 2010, as "Read Across America Day".
Introduced: February 25, 2010
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11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 22, 2010
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Mar 4, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 4, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 86). (text: CR 3/2/2010 H997-998)
Mar 4, 2010
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 86).(text: CR 3/2/2010 H997-998)
Mar 4, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1114-1115)
Mar 2, 2010
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Courtney 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Mar 2, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1111.
Mar 2, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H997-999)
Mar 2, 2010
Mr. Courtney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Feb 25, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Feb 25, 2010
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2010 | House · vote #86 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 414–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading.
Honors the 13th anniversary of Read Across America Day, which occurs on March 2, 2010.
Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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