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H.Res. 977 (110th)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that rebate checks would better stimulate the economy if spent on American-made products and services from American-owned companies.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

12 February 2008

Last action

11 June 2008 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1], Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3], Rep. Boyda, Nancy E. [D-KS-2], Rep. Altmire, Jason [D-PA-4], Rep. Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8], Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24], Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17], Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2], Rep. Wilson, Charles A. [D-OH-6], Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Shuler, Heath [D-NC-11], Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22], Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16], Rep. Murphy, Patrick J. [D-PA-8], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Murphy, Tim [R-PA-18], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6], Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], Rep. Hodes, Paul W. [D-NH-2], Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Space, Zachary T. [D-OH-18], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Ellsworth, Brad [D-IN-8], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Barrow, John [D-GA-12], Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1], Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]

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Summary

Encourages Americans to use their rebate checks from the stimulus package to purchase American-made goods and services from American-owned companies.

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Timeline

  1. 12 February 2008

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

    Source: Committee

  2. 12 February 2008

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 February 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 12 February 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 11 June 2008

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  6. 11 June 2008

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 6, 6 Present (Roll no. 404). (text: CR H5276-5277)

    Source: Floor

  7. 11 June 2008

    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): 404 - 6, 6 Present (Roll no. 404).(text: CR H5276-5277)

    Source: Floor

  8. 11 June 2008

    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. 11 June 2008

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 977.

    Source: Floor

  10. 11 June 2008

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5276-5279)

    Source: Floor

  11. 11 June 2008

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

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