HRES 273
111th Congress
House
International Affairs
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Greece
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Recognizing the 188th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy.
Introduced: March 19, 2009
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Mar 25, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 25, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 154). (text: CR 3/24/2009 H3780-3781)
Mar 25, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 154).(text: CR 3/24/2009 H3780-3781)
Mar 25, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3985-3986)
Mar 24, 2009
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Wexler 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Mar 24, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 273.
Mar 24, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3780-3784)
Mar 24, 2009
Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Mar 19, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 19, 2009
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2009 | House · vote #154 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 423–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Congratulates the Greek people as they celebrate the 188th anniversary of Greece's independence.
Supports the principles of democratic governance to which the people of Greece are committed.
Notes the important role that Greece has played in the wider European region and in the community of nations.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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