HRES 612
111th Congress
House
Transportation and Public Works
Accidents
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Maryland
Public transit
Railroads
Transportation safety and security
Virginia
Expressing the profound sympathies of the House of Representatives for the victims of the tragic Metrorail accident on Monday, June 22, 2009, and for their families, friends, and associates.
Introduced: July 7, 2009
Introduced by:
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
Democratic
· District of Columbia
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Jul 14, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 14, 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. 533). (text: CR H8039)
Jul 14, 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): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 533).(text: CR H8039)
Jul 14, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8061-8062)
Jul 14, 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.
Jul 14, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 612.
Jul 14, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8039-8041)
Jul 14, 2009
Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jul 10, 2009
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 10, 2009
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 7, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jul 7, 2009
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2009 | House · vote #533 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 421–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Expresses the profound sympathies of the House of Representatives for the victims of the tragic Metrorail accident on Monday, June 22, 2009, and for their families, friends, and associates.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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