HRES 50
111th Congress
House
Congress
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Members of Congress
Rhode Island
Senate
Student aid and college costs
Honoring the life of Claiborne Pell, distinguished former Senator from the State of Rhode Island.
Introduced: January 13, 2009
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Everywhere this bill has been
11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 6, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Jan 13, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 13, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 12). (text: CR H173)
Jan 13, 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): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 12).(text: CR H173)
Jan 13, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H183)
Jan 13, 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.
Jan 13, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 50.
Jan 13, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H173-176)
Jan 13, 2009
Mr. Hinojosa moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jan 13, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jan 13, 2009
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2009 | House · vote #12 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 415–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Honors the life, achievements, and distinguished career of Senator Claiborne Pell, a former member of the U.S. Senate.
Emphasizes that, among his legislative accomplishments, he changed the face of higher education by enabling millions of low- and middle-income students to achieve the dream of a college education.
Recognizes the federal Pell grants, the educational grants that bear his name, as a significant part of Senator Pell's legacy.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Committees of jurisdiction
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