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HRES 1715 111th Congress House

Congratulating Joe Paterno on his 400th win as Penn State Nittany Lions football head coach.

Introduced: November 15, 2010 Introduced by: Thompson, Glenn Republican · Pennsylvania See on congress.gov
Sports and Recreation Congressional tributesHigher educationPennsylvaniaSchool athletics
 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Nov 17, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 17, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 3 (Roll no. 575). (text: CR 11/16/2010 H7481)
Nov 17, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7509-7510)
Nov 16, 2010
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 16, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1715.
Nov 16, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7481-7482)
Nov 16, 2010
Ms. Hirono moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Nov 15, 2010
Introduced in House
Nov 15, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 17, 2010 House · vote #575 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 417–3 See who voted →
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 Latest action November 17, 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.)

Congratulates Joe Paterno for his success with both the Penn State football program and the University, resulting in 400 wins as head coach, and for setting an on- and off-the-field example of honor, success, integrity, and respect.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 1715: Congratulating Joe Paterno on his 400th win as Penn State Nittany Lions football head coach.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-1715/
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