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H.Res. 736 (111th)

Honoring President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address on "Dedication Day", November 19, 2009.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

10 September 2009

Last action

3 November 2009 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6], Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Altmire, Jason [D-PA-4], Rep. Carney, Christopher P. [D-PA-10], Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9], Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Nye, Glenn C. [D-VA-2], Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5], Rep. Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18], Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10], Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8], Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16], Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6], Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. Cao, Anh "Joseph" [R-LA-2], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15], Rep. Dahlkemper, Kathleen A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Murphy, Patrick J. [D-PA-8]

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Summary

Honors President Lincoln's greatest speech, the Gettysburg Address. Encourages people in the United States to read it on Dedication Day (November 19).

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Timeline

  1. 10 September 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 September 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 September 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 October 2009

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  5. 29 October 2009

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 2 November 2009

    Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lynch objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

    Source: Floor

  7. 2 November 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 736.

    Source: Floor

  8. 2 November 2009

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12175-12177)

    Source: Floor

  9. 2 November 2009

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 3 November 2009

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  11. 3 November 2009

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 840). (text: CR 11/2/2009 H12175)

    Source: Floor

  12. 3 November 2009

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 840).(text: CR 11/2/2009 H12175)

    Source: Floor

  13. 3 November 2009

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12246-12247)

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 3 November 2009

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    Engrossed in House · EN · 3 November 2009

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  • Passed House without amendment

    summary · EN · 3 November 2009

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    Introduced in House · EN · 10 September 2009

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