HRES 1704
111th Congress
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Honoring the 2500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon.
Introduced: September 29, 2010
Introduced by:
McGovern, James P.
Democratic
· Massachusetts
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Became law
Dec 8, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 8, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 359 - 44, 5 Present (Roll no. 618). (text: CR 12/7/2010 H8046)
Dec 8, 2010
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 359 - 44, 5 Present (Roll no. 618).(text: CR 12/7/2010 H8046)
Dec 8, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8146-8147)
Dec 7, 2010
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Klein (FL) 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Dec 7, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1704.
Dec 7, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8046-8047)
Dec 7, 2010
Mr. Klein (FL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Sep 29, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sep 29, 2010
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2010 | House · vote #618 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 359–44 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Joins with the Greek Embassy in Washington, DC, the people of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, the people of Marathon, Greece, and the hundreds of thousands of runners participating in marathons throughout the United States, in celebrating the 2500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon, Greece, one of the most significant battles in human history.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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