HRES 897
111th Congress
House
Education
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Recognizing the importance of teaching elementary and secondary school students about the sacrifices that veterans have made throughout the history of the Nation.
Introduced: November 6, 2009
Introduced by:
Guthrie, Brett
Republican
· Kentucky
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Everywhere this bill has been
11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 4, 2010
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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 Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 917). (text: CR H13397)
Dec 2, 2009
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): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 917).(text: CR H13397)
Dec 2, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13410)
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. 897.
Dec 2, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13397-13398)
Dec 2, 2009
Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Nov 6, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Nov 6, 2009
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2009 | House · vote #917 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 419–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes the importance of teaching elementary and secondary school students, on Veterans Day and throughout the school year, about the sacrifices veterans have made throughout our nation's history.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Committees of jurisdiction
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