Expressing condolences to the families of the individuals killed during unusual storms and floods in the State of Georgia between September 18 and 21, 2009, and expressing gratitude to all of the emergency personnel who continue to work with unyielding determination to meet the needs of Georgia's residents.
Latest action · Sep 23, 2009 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedSep 23, 2009
- Agreed to in HouseSep 23, 2009
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Extends condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, and to families who lost their homes and other property, in the floods in Georgia. Thanks the people of Georgia and the surrounding states who continue to work to protect people from the still rising floodwaters. Expresses support for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) efforts to respond to needs of affected citizens and communities. Honors the emergency responders for their bravery and sacrifice.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 724 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed421–0 | Sep 23, 2009 |
Cosponsors 49
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Sep 23, 2009.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-FL | Allen Boyd | Original | Sep 23, 2009 |
| D-MN | Betty McCollum | Original | Sep 23, 2009 |
| D-WA | Brian Baird | Original | Sep 23, 2009 |
| D-NY | Brian Higgins | Original | Sep 23, 2009 |
| D-IA | Bruce L. Braley | Original | Sep 23, 2009 |
| D-NY | Carolyn B. Maloney | Original | Sep 23, 2009 |
| D-MI | Carolyn C. Kilpatrick | Original | Sep 23, 2009 |
| D-NY | Carolyn McCarthy | Original | Sep 23, 2009 |
| D-TX | Chet Edwards | Original | Sep 23, 2009 |
| D-GA | David Scott | Original | Sep 23, 2009 |
| D-CO | Diana DeGette | Original | Sep 23, 2009 |
| D-CA | Diane E. Watson | Original | Sep 23, 2009 |
| D-MD | Donna F. Edwards | Original | Sep 23, 2009 |
| D-OR | Earl Blumenauer | Original | Sep 23, 2009 |
| D-CO | Ed Perlmutter | Original | Sep 23, 2009 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | Referred Sep 23, 2009 |
| Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee | Referred Sep 23, 2009 |
Actions 10
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 23, 2009Introduced in House
- Sep 23, 2009Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Sep 23, 2009Mr. Oberstar moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- Sep 23, 2009Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9837-9840)
- Sep 23, 2009DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 765.
- Sep 23, 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.
- Sep 23, 2009Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
- Sep 23, 2009Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9842-9843)
- Sep 23, 2009Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 724). (text: CR H9838)
- Sep 23, 2009Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
In the Congressional Record 1
Days the Record’s own index lists this resolution, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.
| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | Debate and remarks H9837–H9840, H9872Text printed H9838Recorded votes H9842express | David Scott D-GA, Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. D-GA, James L. Oberstar D-MN, John Lewis D-GA, Mario Diaz-Balart R-FL, Nancy Pelosi D-CA, Nathan Deal R-GA, Phil Gingrey R-GA | Sep 23, 2009 |
Related bills 1
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Titles 1
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- Expressing condolences to the families of the individuals killed during unusual storms and floods in the State of Georgia between September 18 and 21, 2009, and expressing gratitude to all of the emergency personnel who continue to work with unyielding determination to meet the needs of Georgia's residents.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Emergency Management.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Sep 23, 2009Engrossed in House
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