Expressing the profound sympathies of the House of Representatives for the victims of the tragic Metrorail accident on Monday, June 22, 2009, and for their families, friends, and associates.
Latest action · Jul 14, 2009 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedJul 7, 2009
- Agreed to in HouseJul 14, 2009
Summary
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Expresses the profound sympathies of the House of Representatives for the victims of the tragic Metrorail accident on Monday, June 22, 2009, and for their families, friends, and associates.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 533 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed421–0 | Jul 14, 2009 |
Cosponsors 60
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jul 7, 2009.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-TX | Al Green | Original | Jul 7, 2009 |
| D-FL | Alcee L. Hastings | Original | Jul 7, 2009 |
| D-IN | André Carson | Original | Jul 7, 2009 |
| D-AL | Artur Davis | Original | Jul 7, 2009 |
| D-CA | Barbara Lee | Original | Jul 7, 2009 |
| D-MS | Bennie G. Thompson | Original | Jul 7, 2009 |
| D-IL | Bill Foster | Original | Jul 7, 2009 |
| R-VA | Bob Goodlatte | Original | Jul 7, 2009 |
| D-IL | Bobby L. Rush | Original | Jul 7, 2009 |
| D-MD | C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger | Original | Jul 7, 2009 |
| D-NY | Carolyn B. Maloney | Original | Jul 7, 2009 |
| D-MI | Carolyn C. Kilpatrick | Original | Jul 7, 2009 |
| D-PA | Chaka Fattah | Original | Jul 7, 2009 |
| D-MD | Chris Van Hollen | Original | Jul 7, 2009 |
| D-FL | Corrine Brown | Original | Jul 7, 2009 |
Actions 12
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 14, 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.
- Jul 14, 2009Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8061-8062)
- Jul 14, 2009Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8039-8041)
- Jul 14, 2009DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 612.
- Jul 14, 2009Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Transportation and Public Works.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jul 14, 2009Engrossed in House
- Jul 7, 2009Introduced in House
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