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HRES 861 111th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Commemorative events and holidays Congressional tributes Military personnel and dependents

Supporting the goals and ideals of Military Family Month.

Introduced: November 17, 2009 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Dec 2, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13409-13410)
Dec 2, 2009
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Dec 2, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 2, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 916). (text: CR H13395)
Dec 2, 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.
Dec 2, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 861.
Dec 2, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13395-13397)
Dec 2, 2009
Mr. Kissell moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Nov 5, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Oct 22, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Oct 22, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 2, 2009 House · vote #916 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 417–0 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Supports the goals and ideals of Military Family Month.

Recognizes the sacrifices and dedication of military families and their contributions to the United States.

What's happening now December 2, 2009

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • SRES 7 Related bill A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding designation of the month of November as "National Military Fa…
  • SRES 336 Related bill A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding designation of the month of November 2009 as "National Milita…
 Bill text 2 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 13
All 13 Republican 6
R
Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · Nov 19, 2009
Adler, John
· Nov 17, 2009
Boccieri, John
· Nov 17, 2009
Kosmas, Suzanne
· Nov 17, 2009
Cao, Anh
· Nov 16, 2009
 R
Buchanan, Vern
Florida · Oct 29, 2009
 R
Issa, Darrell
California · Oct 29, 2009
Murphy, Scott
· Oct 29, 2009
Nye, Glenn
· Oct 29, 2009
 R
Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Oct 29, 2009
Bright, Bobby
· Oct 26, 2009
 R
Turner, Michael R.
Ohio · Oct 26, 2009
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Oct 26, 2009
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 861: Supporting the goals and ideals of Military Family Month.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-861/
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