HRES 747
111th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Military education and training
Military personnel and dependents
New York State
Congratulating the United States Military Academy at West Point on being named by Forbes magazine as America's Best College for 2009.
Introduced: September 15, 2009
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11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 3, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 3, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 79). (text: CR 3/2/2010 H987)
Mar 3, 2010
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): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 79).(text: CR 3/2/2010 H987)
Mar 3, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1046)
Mar 2, 2010
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.
Mar 2, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 747.
Mar 2, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H987-989)
Mar 2, 2010
Mr. Marshall moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Oct 28, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Sep 15, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sep 15, 2009
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2010 | House · vote #79 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 416–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Congratulates the United States Military Academy on being named by Forbes magazine as America's Best College for 2009.
Supports the Academy's mission "to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the nation as an officer in the U.S. Army."
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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