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Honoring President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address on "Dedication Day", November 19, 2009.
Introduced: September 10, 2009
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 3, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 3, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 840). (text: CR 11/2/2009 H12175)
Nov 3, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 840).(text: CR 11/2/2009 H12175)
Nov 3, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12246-12247)
Nov 2, 2009
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lynch objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Nov 2, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 736.
Nov 2, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12175-12177)
Nov 2, 2009
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Oct 29, 2009
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 29, 2009
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 10, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sep 10, 2009
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2009 | House · vote #840 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 393–0 | 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 President Lincoln's greatest speech, the Gettysburg Address. Encourages people in the United States to read it on Dedication Day (November 19).
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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