HRES 139
111th Congress
House
Social Sciences and History
Commemorative events and holidays
Due process and equal protection
Presidential administrations
U.S. history
Commemorating the life and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln on the bicentennial of his birth.
Everywhere this bill has been
11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Feb 13, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1588-1589)
Feb 13, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 0 (Roll no. 71). (text: CR 2/12/2009 H1269)
Feb 13, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 12, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1269-1272)
Feb 12, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 139.
Feb 12, 2009
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lynch 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Feb 12, 2009
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Feb 11, 2009
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 11, 2009
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 9, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Feb 9, 2009
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2009 | House · vote #71 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 403–0 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Commemorates the bicentennial of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln.
Recognizes his commitment to unity and harmony in the United States.
Encourages the people of the United States to recommit to fulfilling his vision of equal rights for all.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Bill text
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 139: Commemorating the life and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln on the bicentennial of his birth.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-139/
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