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H.Res. 728 (108th)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the actions of terrorists will never cause the date of any Presidential election to be postponed and that no single individual or agency should be given the authority to postpone the date of a Presidential election.

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Introduced

20 July 2004

Last action

22 July 2004 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18], Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1], Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Rep. Sweeney, John E. [R-NY-20], Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4], Rep. Renzi, Rick [R-AZ-1], Rep. Pombo, Richard W. [R-CA-11], Rep. Hobson, David L. [R-OH-7], Rep. Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [R-OK-5], Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19], Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. McCrery, Jim [R-LA-4], Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14], Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large], Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4], Rep. Hart, Melissa A. [R-PA-4], Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4], Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4], Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3], Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25], Rep. Hostettler, John N. [R-IN-8], Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6], Rep. Crenshaw, Ander [R-FL-4], Rep. Ose, Doug [R-CA-3], Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15], Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3], Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-14], Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-21], Rep. Lewis, Ron [R-KY-2], Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the actions of terrorists will never cause the date of any Presidential election to be postponed; and (2) no single individual or agency should be given the authority to postpone the date of such an election.

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Timeline

  1. 20 July 2004

    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. 20 July 2004

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 728.

    Source: Floor

  3. 20 July 2004

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6085-6089)

    Source: Floor

  4. 20 July 2004

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  5. 20 July 2004

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 20 July 2004

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  7. 20 July 2004

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  8. 22 July 2004

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 22 July 2004

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 419 - 2 (Roll No. 409). (consideration: CR H6579-6580; text: CR 7/20/2004 H6085-6086)

    Source: Floor

  10. 22 July 2004

    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): 419 - 2 (Roll No. 409).(consideration: CR H6579-6580; text: CR 7/20/2004 H6085-6086)

    Source: Floor

  11. 22 July 2004

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business (CR H6579-6580)

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 22 July 2004

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    Introduced in House · EN · 20 July 2004

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