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H.Res. 159 (108th)

Expressing profound sorrow on the occasion of the death of Irma Rangel.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

25 March 2003

Last action

2 June 2003 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22], Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20], Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rescom. Acevedo-Vila, Anibal [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Turner, Jim [D-TX-2], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Bell, Chris [D-TX-25], Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32], Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-4], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7]

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Summary

Expresses the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives upon the death of Irma Rangel (first Mexican-American woman ever elected to the Texas House of Representatives) on March 18, 2003, and extends condolences to her family. Expresses its deep gratitude to Irma Rangel and her family for the service that she rendered to the State of Texas. Recognizes with appreciation and respect Irma Rangel's exemplary commitment to public service and her constituents, and esteems her as a role model for generations to come in South Texas and the entire Nation.

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Timeline

  1. 25 March 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 March 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 March 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 April 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.

    Source: Committee

  5. 22 May 2003

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 22 May 2003

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 22 May 2003

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  8. 2 June 2003

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 2 June 2003

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 373 - 0 (Roll no. 227). (text: CR H4742-4743)

    Source: Floor

  10. 2 June 2003

    Vote

    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): 373 - 0 (Roll no. 227).(text: CR H4742-4743)

    Source: Floor

  11. 2 June 2003

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4742-4744)

    Source: Floor

  12. 2 June 2003

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  13. 2 June 2003

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 159.

    Source: Floor

  14. 2 June 2003

    Floor

    Mr. Souder moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 2 June 2003

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    Engrossed in House · EN · 2 June 2003

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  • Passed House without amendment

    summary · EN · 2 June 2003

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    Introduced in House · EN · 25 March 2003

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