Sep 23, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 23, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 729). (text: CR H9833)
Sep 23, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 729).(text: CR H9833)
Sep 23, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9854-9855)
Sep 23, 2009
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Hirono objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Sep 23, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 696.
Sep 23, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9833-9834)
Sep 23, 2009
Ms. Hirono moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jul 30, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.