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H.Res. 50 (111th)

Honoring the life of Claiborne Pell, distinguished former Senator from the State of Rhode Island.

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Introduced

13 January 2009

Last action

6 March 2009 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

Sponsors

Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25], Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], Rep. Altmire, Jason [D-PA-4], Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6], Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2], Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13]

Subjects

Education

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23 March 2026

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Summary

Honors the life, achievements, and distinguished career of Senator Claiborne Pell, a former member of the U.S. Senate. Emphasizes that, among his legislative accomplishments, he changed the face of higher education by enabling millions of low- and middle-income students to achieve the dream of a college education. Recognizes the federal Pell grants, the educational grants that bear his name, as a significant part of Senator Pell's legacy.

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Timeline

  1. 13 January 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

  2. 13 January 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 50.

    Source: Floor

  3. 13 January 2009

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  4. 13 January 2009

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 12). (text: CR H173)

    Source: Floor

  5. 13 January 2009

    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): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 12).(text: CR H173)

    Source: Floor

  6. 13 January 2009

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H173-176)

    Source: Floor

  7. 13 January 2009

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 13 January 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  9. 13 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  10. 13 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  11. 6 March 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

    Source: Committee

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  • Agreed to House (text)

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 13 January 2009

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    Engrossed in House · EN · 13 January 2009

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  • Passed House without amendment

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  • Introduced in House

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