Expressing condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the catastrophic explosion at the ConAgra Foods plant in Garner, North Carolina, and for other purposes.
Latest action · Jun 15, 2009 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedJun 12, 2009
- Agreed to in HouseJun 15, 2009
Summary
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Expresses condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the explosion at the ConAgra Foods plant in Garner, North Carolina.
Honors Barbara McLean Spears, Louis Junior Watson, and Rachel Mae Poston Pulley, who lost their lives in the explosion, and the 40 others who were injured.
Commends the heroic actions of the Garner Police and Fire Departments, the quick response of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and all other first responders, emergency services personnel, and private citizens who responded to the crisis.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 339 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed381–0 | Jun 15, 2009 |
Cosponsors 4
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jun 12, 2009.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NC | Brad Miller | Original | Jun 12, 2009 |
| D-NC | David E. Price | Original | Jun 12, 2009 |
| D-NC | G. K. Butterfield | Original | Jun 12, 2009 |
| R-NC | Walter B. Jones | Original | Jun 12, 2009 |
Actions 10
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 15, 2009At 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 15, 2009Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6781-6782)
- Jun 15, 2009Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6776-6778)
- Jun 15, 2009DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 540.
- Jun 15, 2009Motion 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 525 | Expressing condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the catastrophic explosion at the ConAgra Foods plant in Garner, North Carolina, and for other purposes. | Related bill | Jun 10, 2009 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Emergency Management.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jun 15, 2009Engrossed in House
- Jun 12, 2009Introduced in House
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