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HRES 1364 111th Congress House Law Congressional tributes Fires Government buildings, facilities, and property Historical and cultural resources North Carolina State and local courts

Honoring the historic and community significance of the Chatham County Courthouse and expressing condolences to Chatham County and the town of Pittsboro for the fire damage sustained by the courthouse on March 25, 2010.

Introduced: May 18, 2010 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
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May 19, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 19, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 406 - 1 (Roll no. 283). (text: CR 5/18/2010 H3501)
May 19, 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): 406 - 1 (Roll no. 283).(text: CR 5/18/2010 H3501)
May 19, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3623)
May 18, 2010
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Johnson (GA) 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
May 18, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1364.
May 18, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3501-3502)
May 18, 2010
Mr. Johnson (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
May 18, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 18, 2010
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3515)
May 18, 2010
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 19, 2010 House · vote #283 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 406–1 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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

Expresses condolences to the North Carolina court system, Chatham County, and the town of Pittsboro for the tragic loss of the Chatham County Courthouse.

Commends the heroic actions of the Chatham County firefighters and first responders who worked tirelessly to combat the Courthouse fire, minimize the damage to the Courthouse and the historic materials contained therein, and protect the public.

Recognizes the community significance of the Courthouse as both the most significant historic landmark and the cornerstone of justice and the rule of law in Chatham County.

Recognizes the impact that more than a century of landmark court decisions has made on the judicial system of the Town of Pittsboro, Chatham County, and North Carolina.

Recognizes the impact that more than a century of landmark court decisions has made on the judicial system of the town of Pittsboro, Chatham County, and North Carolina.


What's happening now May 19, 2010

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1