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H.Res. 747 (111th)

Congratulating the United States Military Academy at West Point on being named by Forbes magazine as America's Best College for 2009.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

15 September 2009

Last action

3 March 2010 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8], Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Davis, Geoff [R-KY-4], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Murphy, Scott [D-NY-20], Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1], Rep. Massa, Eric J. J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43], Rep. Salazar, John T. [D-CO-3], Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13], Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1], Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22], Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3], Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3], Rep. Bonner, Jo [R-AL-1], Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12], Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3], Rep. Driehaus, Steve [D-OH-1], Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4], Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3], Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6], Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-4], Sen. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN], Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Nye, Glenn C. [D-VA-2], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-17], Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5], Rep. Tsongas, Niki [D-MA-3], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]

Subjects

Defence

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6 June 2025

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Summary

Congratulates the United States Military Academy on being named by Forbes magazine as America's Best College for 2009. Supports the Academy's mission "to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the nation as an officer in the U.S. Army."

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Timeline

  1. 15 September 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 September 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 September 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 28 October 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Source: Committee

  5. 2 March 2010

    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

  6. 2 March 2010

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 747.

    Source: Floor

  7. 2 March 2010

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H987-989)

    Source: Floor

  8. 2 March 2010

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 3 March 2010

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 3 March 2010

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 79). (text: CR 3/2/2010 H987)

    Source: Floor

  11. 3 March 2010

    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): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 79).(text: CR 3/2/2010 H987)

    Source: Floor

  12. 3 March 2010

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1046)

    Source: Floor

Votes

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