HRES 299
111th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the Nation during Public Service Recognition Week, May 4 through 10, 2009, and throughout the year.
Introduced: March 30, 2009
Introduced by:
Lynch, Stephen F.
Democratic
· Massachusetts
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Everywhere this bill has been
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 5, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 5, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0, 4 Present (Roll no. 231). (text: CR H5111)
May 5, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0, 4 Present (Roll no. 231).(text: CR H5111)
May 5, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5131-5132)
May 5, 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 5, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 299.
May 5, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5111-5113)
May 5, 2009
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Apr 23, 2009
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 23, 2009
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 30, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Mar 30, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E807)
Mar 30, 2009
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2009 | House · vote #231 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 419–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Commends public servants for their outstanding contributions to the nation during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.
Honors government employees who have given their lives in service to their country.
Encourages efforts to promote public service careers.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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