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H.Res. 329 (111th)

Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic accident of the steamboat ship SS Sultana.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

2 April 2009

Last action

27 April 2009 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2], Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3], Rep. Berry, Marion [D-AR-1], Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53], Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1], Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-4], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2], Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13], Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5], Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1], Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2], Rep. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14], Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2], Rep. Ellsworth, Brad [D-IN-8], Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7], Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Rep. Fallin, Mary [R-OK-5], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50], Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1], Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Tsongas, Niki [D-MA-3]

Subjects

Defence

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Summary

Recognizes the 144-year anniversary of the explosion of the steamboat ship SS Sultana on the Mississippi River on April 27, 1865. Honors the memory of the Union soldiers and other passengers who lost their lives in the disaster. Regrets the lack of military and civilian oversight that led to the explosion and tremendous loss of life. Rededicates the honoring of all of our veterans and military families with the highest level of support in quality resources, equipment, and services.

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Timeline

  1. 2 April 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 April 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 April 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 April 2009

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  5. 27 April 2009

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 207). (text: CR H4739)

    Source: Floor

  6. 27 April 2009

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 207).(text: CR H4739)

    Source: Floor

  7. 27 April 2009

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4739-4741)

    Source: Floor

  8. 27 April 2009

    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

  9. 27 April 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 329.

    Source: Floor

  10. 27 April 2009

    Floor

    Mr. Snyder moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

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Versions

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

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