Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the earthquake that occurred in San Luis Obispo County, California, on December 22, 2003.
Latest action · Mar 9, 2004 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedFeb 4, 2004
- Agreed to in HouseMar 9, 2004
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) is saddened by the loss of life and property caused by the earthquake that occurred in San Luis Obispo County, California, on December 22, 2003, and sends its deepest condolences to the victims and their families; and (2) recognizes and honors those local officials, public safety and law enforcement personnel, and individuals, who in private or public capacity provided assistance to the victims of the earthquake and their families, and commends this dedicated service to the residents of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties and the State of California.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 42 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed404–0 | Mar 9, 2004 |
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Feb 4, 2004.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-CA | Elton Gallegly | Original | Feb 4, 2004 |
| D-CA | Lois Capps | Original | Feb 4, 2004 |
Actions 13
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Mar 9, 2004At 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.
- Mar 9, 2004Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H893-894)
- Mar 9, 2004Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H881-883)
- Mar 9, 2004DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 519.
- Mar 9, 2004Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commemorations.
- California
- Commemorations
- Congress
- Congressional tributes
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Earthquakes
- Emergency Management
- Emergency medicine
- Families
- Fire fighters
- Government Operations and Politics
- Health
- Law enforcement officers
- Local officials
- Medical personnel
- Paramedical personnel
- Police
- Rescue work
- Social Welfare
- Victims
- Volunteer workers
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Feb 4, 2004Introduced in House
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