Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day.
Latest action · May 14, 2008 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 313). (text: CR 5/13/2008 H3712)
Progress
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- IntroducedMay 6, 2008
- Agreed to in HouseMay 14, 2008
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Recognizes the contribution trains make to the national transportation system.
Supports the goals and ideals of National Train Day.
Urges the people of the United States to recognize such a day as an opportunity to learn more about trains.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 313 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed415–0 | May 14, 2008 |
Cosponsors
Members who signed on, in the order they did.
Actions 11
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 14, 2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3800)
- May 14, 2008Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- May 14, 2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 313). (text: CR 5/13/2008 H3712)
- May 14, 2008Passed/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): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 313).(text: CR 5/13/2008 H3712)
- May 13, 2008At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Simpson 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Related bills 3
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRES 557 | A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day. | Related bill | May 8, 2008 |
| HRES 1055 | Recognizing the enduring value of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) as a cornerstone of global efforts to combat racial discrimination and uphold human rights, and for other purposes. | Text similarities | Jun 3, 2008 |
| HRES 1085 | Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day. | Related bill | Apr 8, 2008 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commemorations.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- May 14, 2008Engrossed in House
- May 6, 2008Introduced in House
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