HRES 329 111th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Accidents Commemorative events and holidays Congressional tributes Marine and inland water transportation Military history Military personnel and dependents Veterans' organizations and recognition

Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic accident of the steamboat ship SS Sultana.

Introduced: April 21, 2009 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Agreed to (House)

Apr 27, 2009

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

Apr 27, 2009

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 207). (text: CR H4739)

Apr 27, 2009

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4751)

Apr 27, 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.

Apr 27, 2009

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 329.

Apr 27, 2009

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4739-4741)

Apr 27, 2009

Mr. Snyder moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

Apr 2, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Apr 2, 2009

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Apr 27, 2009	House · vote #207	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Passed	393–0	See who voted →

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes the 144-year anniversary of the explosion of the steamboat ship SS Sultana on the Mississippi River on April 27, 1865.

Honors the memory of the Union soldiers and other passengers who lost their lives in the disaster.

Regrets the lack of military and civilian oversight that led to the explosion and tremendous loss of life.

Rededicates the honoring of all of our veterans and military families with the highest level of support in quality resources, equipment, and services.

What's happening now April 27, 2009

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

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Armed Services Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 14

Pingree, Chellie

Maine · Apr 27, 2009

Cohen, Steve

Tennessee · Apr 22, 2009

Heinrich, Martin

New Mexico · Apr 22, 2009

McGovern, James P.

Massachusetts · Apr 22, 2009

Castor, Kathy

Florida · Apr 21, 2009

Washington · Apr 21, 2009

McCaul, Michael T.

Texas · Apr 21, 2009

Smith, Adam

Washington · Apr 21, 2009

Wilson, Joe

South Carolina · Apr 21, 2009

Wittman, Robert J.

Virginia · Apr 21, 2009

Boozman, John

Arkansas · Apr 2, 2009

Davis, Danny K.

Illinois · Apr 2, 2009

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