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 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Agreed to (House)

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

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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.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 1

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 →

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(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 March 25, 2009

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

Related & companion bills 3

Bill text 2 versions

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Foreign Affairs Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 10

Smith, Christopher H.

New Jersey · Mar 24, 2009

Bilirakis, Gus M.

Florida · Mar 19, 2009

Carter, John R.

Texas · Mar 19, 2009

Diaz-Balart, Mario

Florida · Mar 19, 2009

Foxx, Virginia

North Carolina · Mar 19, 2009

Kosmas, Suzanne

· Mar 19, 2009

Pallone, Frank

New Jersey · Mar 19, 2009

Space, Zachary

· Mar 19, 2009

Titus, Dina

Nevada · Mar 19, 2009

Wilson, Joe

South Carolina · Mar 19, 2009

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