Expressing the sympathy and pledging the support of the House of Representatives and the people of the United States for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding in 20 counties in eastern Kansas beginning on June 26, 2007.
Latest action · Sep 5, 2007 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedJul 12, 2007
- Agreed to in HouseSep 5, 2007
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Expresses sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding in 20 counties in eastern Kansas beginning on June 26, 2007.
Conveys gratitude to the officials and emergency personnel who responded swiftly to the crisis.
Recognizes the support of volunteers, donors, religious groups, and charitable organizations for the relief efforts.
Commends the spirit and compassion of the people of Kansas.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 853 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed— | Sep 5, 2007 |
Cosponsors 54
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jul 12, 2007 to Jul 27, 2007, with 3 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-KS | Dennis Moore | Original | Jul 12, 2007 |
| R-KS | Jerry Moran | Original | Jul 12, 2007 |
| D-KS | Nancy E. Boyda | Original | Jul 12, 2007 |
| D-CA | Adam B. Schiff | Jul 27, 2007 | |
| R-FL | Adam H. Putnam | Jul 27, 2007 | |
| R-FL | Ander Crenshaw | Jul 27, 2007 | |
| R-CA | Brian P. Bilbray | Jul 27, 2007 | |
| R-WA | Cathy McMorris Rodgers | Jul 27, 2007 | |
| R-MI | Dave Camp | Jul 27, 2007 | |
| R-OH | David L. Hobson | Jul 27, 2007 | |
| R-NV | Dean Heller | Jul 27, 2007 | |
| R-CA | Devin Nunes | Jul 27, 2007 | |
| D-OR | Earl Blumenauer | Jul 27, 2007 | |
| R-CA | Elton Gallegly | Jul 27, 2007 | |
| R-OK | Frank D. Lucas | Jul 27, 2007 |
Actions 12
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 5, 2007At 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.
- Sep 5, 2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10114)
- Sep 5, 2007Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10098-10100)
- Sep 5, 2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 544.
- Sep 5, 2007Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commemorations.
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Charities
- Churches
- Commemorations
- Congressional tributes
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Emergency Management
- Federal officials
- Floods
- Gifts
- Government Operations and Politics
- Health
- Kansas
- Law enforcement officers
- Local officials
- National Guard
- Paramedical personnel
- Police
- Religion
- Rescue work
- Social Welfare
- State officials
- Volunteer workers
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Sep 5, 2007Engrossed in House
- Jul 12, 2007Introduced in House
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