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HRES 1638 111th Congress House

Supporting the goals and ideals of National GEAR UP Day.

Introduced: September 20, 2010 See on congress.gov
Education Commemorative events and holidaysCongressional tributesEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs funding
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 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Dec 2, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 2, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7864-7865)
Dec 2, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 598). (text: CR 11/30/2010 H7707)
Nov 30, 2010
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Roe (TN) 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Nov 30, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1638.
Nov 30, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7707-7709)
Nov 30, 2010
Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Nov 18, 2010
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Sep 20, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Sep 20, 2010
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 2, 2010 House · vote #598 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 405–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action December 2, 2010

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

 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 support for the goals and ideals of a National GEAR UP Day. (GEAR UP is the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, created to facilitate the transition of low-income high school students into postsecondary education.)

Recognizes the contributions of teachers, counselors, and program staff who encourage and prepare students for success in college.

Encourages all students to set ambitious goals and work hard to achieve their dreams.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 11
All 11 Democratic 10 Republican 1
D
Carson, André
Indiana · Sep 22, 2010
 D
Chu, Judy
California · Sep 22, 2010
 D
Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Sep 22, 2010
 D
Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Sep 22, 2010
 D
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Sep 22, 2010
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Sep 22, 2010
 D
Waters, Maxine
California · Sep 22, 2010
 R
Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Sep 20, 2010
 D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Sep 20, 2010
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Sep 20, 2010
 D
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Sep 20, 2010
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 1638: Supporting the goals and ideals of National GEAR UP Day.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-1638/
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