HRES 47
111th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Commemorative events and holidays
Law enforcement officers
Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Everywhere this bill has been
11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Feb 25, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 25, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 81). (text: CR H2636)
Feb 25, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2642-2643)
Feb 25, 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.
Feb 25, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 47.
Feb 25, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2636-2639)
Feb 25, 2009
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Feb 11, 2009
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 11, 2009
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 9, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jan 9, 2009
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2009 | House · vote #81 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 421–0 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Expresses support for the goals of Peace Officers Memorial Day to honor federal, state, and local peace officers killed or disabled in the line of duty.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Related & companion bills
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Bill text
2 versions
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Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
17
D
Moore, Gwen
D
Cuellar, Henry
D
Bishop, Sanford D.
R
Blackburn, Marsha
R
Boozman, John
R
Graves, Sam
Kratovil, Frank
D
Matsui, Doris O.
R
McCaul, Michael T.
D
McCollum, Betty
D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
R
Rogers, Mike D.
R
Sessions, Pete
R
Smith, Christopher H.
D
Costa, Jim
D
Courtney, Joe
R
Latta, Robert E.
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