HRES 786
111th Congress
House
Health
Congressional tributes
Hawaii
Human rights
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Religion
Commemorating the canonization of Father Damien de Veuster, SS.CC. to sainthood.
Introduced: September 30, 2009
Introduced by:
Hirono, Mazie K.
Democratic
· Hawaii
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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, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 779). (text: CR H11319-11320)
Oct 14, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 779).(text: CR H11319-11320)
Oct 14, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11353-11354)
Oct 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.
Oct 14, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 786.
Oct 14, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11319-11321)
Oct 14, 2009
Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Sep 30, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sep 30, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2411)
Sep 30, 2009
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2009 | House · vote #779 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 418–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Recognizes the canonization of Father Damien de Veuster, SS.CC., to sainthood and honors him for his legacy and his insistence on recognizing the human rights and dignity of every individual, particularly those who lived alongside him at the Hansen's disease settlement on the island of Molokai, Hawaii.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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