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Recognizing the 140th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi.

Introduced: June 26, 2009 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 14, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 14, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11323-11324)
Oct 14, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11323-11324)
Oct 14, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 603.
Oct 14, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11323-11325)
Oct 14, 2009
Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jun 26, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 26, 2009
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes the 140th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi.

Acknowledges Mahatma Gandhi's unique role in the establishment of the state of India and its democratic institutions.

Congratulates the visionary leadership of Mahatma Gandhi which enhanced the deepening friendship between the United States and India.

What's happening now October 14, 2009

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

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