HRES 631 · 110th Congress 2007–2009, ended

Honoring the sacrifice and courage of the six missing miners and three rescuers who were killed in the Crandall Canyon mine disaster in Utah, and recognizing the rescue crews for their outstanding efforts in the aftermath of the tragedies.

Fact sheet

Latest action · Sep 5, 2007 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Progress

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  1. IntroducedSep 4, 2007
  2. 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.)

Recognizes: (1) Kerry Allred, Don Erickson, Juan Carlos Payan, Brandon Phillips, Manuel Sanchez, Jose Luis Hernandez, Gary Jensen, Brandon Kimber, and Dale "Bird" Black for their sacrifice in the Crandall Canyon, Utah, coal mine; and (2) the volunteers who participated in the rescue efforts and provided support for the miners' families during the rescue operations. Honors the long national heritage of coal mining families and supports the tradition for the future.

Cosponsors 2

Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Sep 5, 2007.

SeatCosponsorSigned on
R-UTChris CannonSep 5, 2007
R-UTRob BishopSep 5, 2007

Actions 8

Everything that happened, newest first.

  1. Sep 5, 2007Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10117-10119)
  2. Sep 5, 2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 631.
  3. Sep 5, 2007Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  4. Sep 5, 2007Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
  5. Sep 5, 2007On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10117)

Related bills 1

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Subjects

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Text 2

Each version as it was printed, newest first.

  1. Sep 5, 2007Engrossed in House
  2. Sep 4, 2007Introduced in House

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