HRES 707
111th Congress
House
A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of October 18, 2009, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.
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Agreed to (House)
Oct 6, 2009
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Oct 6, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 6, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 755). (text: CR H10465-10466)
Oct 6, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10486)
Oct 6, 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.
Oct 6, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 707.
Oct 6, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10465-10468)
Oct 6, 2009
Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jul 31, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jul 31, 2009
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2009 | House · vote #755 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 412–0 | See who voted → |
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Plain-English summary
Supports the designation of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.
Encourages people across the United States to support programs to assist those in need of adult education and family literacy programs.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 707: A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of October 18, 2009, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-707/
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