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HRES 230 111th Congress House International Affairs Commemorative events and holidays Latin America Mexico

Recognizing the historical significance of the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo.

Introduced: March 10, 2009 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 4, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 4, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 0 (Roll no. 229). (text: CR H5069-5070)
May 4, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 0 (Roll no. 229).(text: CR H5069-5070)
May 4, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5081)
May 4, 2009
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.
May 4, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 230.
May 4, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5069-5073)
May 4, 2009
Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Mar 10, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 10, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 4, 2009 House · vote #229 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 3950 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes the historical struggle for independence and freedom of the Mexican people and requests the President to issue a proclamation recognizing that struggle and the importance of Cinco de Mayo.

What's happening now May 4, 2009

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 1