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H.Res. 287 (110th)

To celebrate the 500th anniversary of the first use of the name "America", and for other purposes.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

29 March 2007

Last action

11 July 2007 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12], Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. Porter, Jon C. [R-NV-3], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

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Summary

Celebrates the 500th anniversary of the first use of the name "America" to describe areas in the Western Hemisphere. Honors the explorations of Amerigo Vespucci and other navigators who contributed to the discovery of the Western Hemisphere. Acknowledges the significance of Martin Waldseemuller's 1507 map of the world and accompanying book, "Cosmographiae Introductio" which changed the accepted geographical view of the world and first officially used the name "America." Encourages the inhabitants of all countries of the Western Hemisphere who have the privilege to share this great name "America" to join with the House of Representatives and citizens of the United States of America in this historic celebration.

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Timeline

  1. 29 March 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 March 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 March 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 30 March 2007

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E710)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 26 June 2007

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  6. 26 June 2007

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 11 July 2007

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 11 July 2007

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7607)

    Source: Floor

  9. 11 July 2007

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7607)

    Source: Floor

  10. 11 July 2007

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 287.

    Source: Floor

  11. 11 July 2007

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7607-7609)

    Source: Floor

  12. 11 July 2007

    Floor

    Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 11 July 2007

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