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HRES 267 111th Congress House

Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz, expressing appreciation to Iranian-Americans for their contributions to society, and wishing Iranian-Americans and the people of Iran a…

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Official title: Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz, expressing appreciation to Iranian-Americans for their contributions to society, and wishing Iranian-Americans and the people of Iran a prosperous new year.

Introduced: April 28, 2009 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Mar 15, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 15, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 2 (Roll no. 115). (text: CR H1407)
Mar 15, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1410-1411)
Mar 15, 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.
Mar 15, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 267.
Mar 15, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1407-1408)
Mar 15, 2010
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jan 27, 2010
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Jan 27, 2010
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 19, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Mar 19, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 15, 2010 House · vote #115 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 384–2 See who voted →
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 Latest action March 15, 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.)

Recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz and wishes Iranian-Americans, the people of Iran, and all those who observe this holiday a prosperous new year.

Expresses appreciation for Iranian-Americans' contributions to U.S. society.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • SRES 463 Related bill A resolution recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz, expressing appreciation to Iranian-America…
 Bill text 2 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 14
All 14 Democratic 11 Republican 1
McCarthy, Kevin
· Mar 11, 2010
 D
Quigley, Mike
Illinois · Jan 26, 2010
 R
Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Sep 14, 2009
 D
Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Apr 28, 2009
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Apr 28, 2009
 D
Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Apr 28, 2009
 D
Carson, André
Indiana · Mar 31, 2009
 D
Green, Al
Texas · Mar 19, 2009
 D
Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Mar 19, 2009
Kosmas, Suzanne
· Mar 19, 2009
 D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · Mar 19, 2009
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Mar 19, 2009
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Mar 19, 2009
 D
Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Mar 19, 2009
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 267: Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz, expressing appreciation to Iranian-Americans for their contributions to society, and wishing Iranian-Americans and the people of Iran a prosperous new year.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-267/
MLA
"H. Res. 267: Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz, expressing appreciation to Iranian-Americans for their contributions to society, and wishing Iranian-Americans and the people of Iran a prosperous new year.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-267/.
Bluebook (legal)
H. Res. 267, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-267/.
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[H. Res. 267: Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz, expressing appreciation to Iranian-Americans for their contributions to society, and wishing Iranian-Americans and the people of Iran a prosperous new year.](https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-267/)
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