Recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, supporting responsible fatherhood, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, especially on Father's Day.
Latest action · Jun 9, 2008 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedJun 5, 2008
- Agreed to in HouseJun 9, 2008
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Commends the millions of fathers who serve as wonderful, caring parents for their children.
Calls on fathers across the United States to use Father's Day to: (1) reconnect and rededicate themselves to their children's lives; (2) spend Father's Day with their children; and (3) express their love and support for their children.
Urges men to understand the level of responsibility fathering a child requires, especially in the encouragement of children's moral, academic, and spiritual development.
Encourages active involvement of fathers in the rearing and development of their children, including the devotion of time, energy, and resources.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 389 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed373–0 | Jun 9, 2008 |
Cosponsors 28
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jun 5, 2008 to Jun 9, 2008, with 25 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-MS | Charles W. "Chip" Pickering | Original | Jun 5, 2008 |
| D-OK | Dan Boren | Original | Jun 5, 2008 |
| R-CA | Darrell Issa | Original | Jun 5, 2008 |
| R-CO | Doug Lamborn | Original | Jun 5, 2008 |
| D-DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | Original | Jun 5, 2008 |
| R-OK | Frank D. Lucas | Original | Jun 5, 2008 |
| R-CA | John Campbell | Original | Jun 5, 2008 |
| R-PA | Joseph R. Pitts | Original | Jun 5, 2008 |
| D-FL | Kendrick B. Meek | Original | Jun 5, 2008 |
| R-CO | Marilyn N. Musgrave | Original | Jun 5, 2008 |
| R-TX | Michael T. McCaul | Original | Jun 5, 2008 |
| R-MN | Michele Bachmann | Original | Jun 5, 2008 |
| D-NC | Mike McIntyre | Original | Jun 5, 2008 |
| R-IN | Mike Pence | Original | Jun 5, 2008 |
| D-RI | Patrick J. Kennedy | Original | Jun 5, 2008 |
Actions 10
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 9, 2008At 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.
- Jun 9, 2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5087-5088)
- Jun 9, 2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5075-5077)
- Jun 9, 2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1243.
- Jun 9, 2008Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 474 | Recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, supporting responsible fatherhood, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, especially on Father's Day. | Identical bill | Jul 24, 2007 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commemorations.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jun 9, 2008Engrossed in House
- Jun 5, 2008Introduced in House
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