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H.Res. 1216 (94th)

Resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding the closing of post offices.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

26 May 1976

Last action

22 June 1976 · Floor

Status

Measure passed House, roll call #425 (399-14).

Sponsors

Rep. Hanley, James M. [D-NY-32], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-15], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-13], Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-13]

Subjects

Postal service

Source updated

1 August 2024

Postal service

Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service shall not close or suspend the operation of any post offices, unless there is a clear and compelling need to do so. Encourages the service to continue cost-cutting programs which do not affect levels of service.

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Timeline

  1. 26 May 1976

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 May 1976

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 May 1976

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 June 1976

    Vote

    Measure passed House, roll call #425 (399-14).

    Source: Floor

  5. 22 June 1976

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, roll call #425 (399-14).

    Source: Floor

  6. 22 June 1976

    Floor

    Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

1 official file

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