Honoring the workers who perished on the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana, extending condolences to their families, and recognizing the valiant efforts of emergency response workers at the disaster site.
Latest action · May 26, 2010 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedMay 11, 2010
- Agreed to in HouseMay 26, 2010
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes the untimely and tragic loss of the 11 workers from the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas who died on the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana.
Extends the deepest condolences of the nation to the families of these men.
Recognizes all employees on the Deepwater Horizon for their hard work and sacrifice.
Commends the rescue crews for their valiant efforts to rescue these workers and others on the platform.
Honors the many volunteers who provided support and comfort for the families of these people during this difficult time.
Recorded votes 1
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| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 302 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed403–0 | May 26, 2010 |
Cosponsors 70
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from May 25, 2010 to May 26, 2010.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Adam B. Schiff | May 25, 2010 | |
| D-TX | Al Green | May 25, 2010 | |
| R-LA | Anh "Joseph" Cao | May 25, 2010 | |
| D-MA | Barney Frank | May 25, 2010 | |
| D-IN | Baron P. Hill | May 25, 2010 | |
| D-MI | Bart Stupak | May 25, 2010 | |
| D-CO | Betsy Markey | May 25, 2010 | |
| R-LA | Bill Cassidy | May 25, 2010 | |
| D-AL | Bobby Bright | May 25, 2010 | |
| D-IL | Bobby L. Rush | May 25, 2010 | |
| D-NY | Carolyn B. Maloney | May 25, 2010 | |
| R-LA | Charles W. Boustany, Jr. | May 25, 2010 | |
| D-PA | Christopher P. Carney | May 25, 2010 | |
| D-MN | Collin C. Peterson | May 25, 2010 | |
| D-FL | Corrine Brown | May 25, 2010 |
Actions 10
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 26, 2010At 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.
- May 26, 2010Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3837-3838)
- May 26, 2010Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3831-3833)
- May 26, 2010DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1347.
- May 26, 2010Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Energy.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- May 26, 2010Engrossed in House
- May 11, 2010Introduced in House
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