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H.Res. 1356 (110th)

Celebrating the 221st anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States of America, and for other purposes.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

17 July 2008

Last action

18 September 2008 · Floor

Status

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5], Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8], Rep. Davis, David [R-TN-1], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Musgrave, Marilyn N. [R-CO-4], Rep. Schmidt, Jean [R-OH-2], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3], Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11], Rep. Bonner, Jo [R-AL-1], Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2], Rep. Barrett, J. Gresham [R-SC-3], Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15], Rep. Sali, Bill [R-ID-1], Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1], Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-3], Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10], Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4], Rep. McHenry, Patrick T. [R-NC-10], Rep. Fallin, Mary [R-OK-5], Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1], Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Price, Tom [R-GA-6], Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14], Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31], Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50], Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Bachmann, Michele [R-MN-6]

Subjects

Rule of law

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8 December 2025

Rule of law

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Summary

Celebrates the 221st anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Honors the efforts of the 42 delegates who attended the majority of the Constitutional Convention meetings and the 39 signers. Acknowledges the significance of the ideals established by the Constitution, including the principle of a limited federal government with a system of checks and balances. Recognizes the Constitution as the source responsible for our nation's ability to withstand calamity and preserve stability.

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Timeline

  1. 17 July 2008

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 July 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 July 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 September 2008

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 10 September 2008

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 17 September 2008

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8332-8336)

    Source: Floor

  7. 17 September 2008

    Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Foxx objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

    Source: Floor

  8. 17 September 2008

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1356.

    Source: Floor

  9. 17 September 2008

    Floor

    Ms. McCollum (MN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  10. 18 September 2008

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  11. 18 September 2008

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 9/17/2008 H8332)

    Source: Floor

  12. 18 September 2008

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 9/17/2008 H8332)

    Source: Floor

  13. 18 September 2008

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8454)

    Source: Floor

Votes

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

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  • Passed House without amendment

    summary · EN · 18 September 2008

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