HRES 146
111th Congress
House
Education
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Elementary and secondary education
Language arts
Designating March 2, 2009, as "Read Across America Day".
Introduced: February 10, 2009
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11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 22, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Mar 5, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2995-2996)
Mar 5, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 5, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 98). (text: CR 3/03/2009 H2896)
Mar 5, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 98).(text: CR 3/03/2009 H2896)
Mar 3, 2009
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Polis (CO) 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.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 3, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 146.
Mar 3, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2895-2897)
Mar 3, 2009
Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Feb 10, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Feb 10, 2009
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2009 | House · vote #98 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 417–0 | 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 12th anniversary of Read Across America Day, which occurs on March 2, 2009.
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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