HRES 765 · 111th Congress 2009–2011, ended

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.

Introduced Sep 23, 2009 Originated House Sponsor John Lewis D-GA

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Latest action · Sep 23, 2009 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Progress

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  1. IntroducedSep 23, 2009
  2. 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 callQuestionResultDate
House 724Passed421–0Sep 23, 2009

Cosponsors 49

Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Sep 23, 2009.

SeatCosponsorSigned on
D-FLAllen BoydOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-MNBetty McCollumOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-WABrian BairdOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-NYBrian HigginsOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-IABruce L. BraleyOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-NYCarolyn B. MaloneyOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-MICarolyn C. KilpatrickOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-NYCarolyn McCarthyOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-TXChet EdwardsOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-GADavid ScottOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-CODiana DeGetteOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-CADiane E. WatsonOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-MDDonna F. EdwardsOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-OREarl BlumenauerOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-COEd PerlmutterOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-NYEliot L. EngelOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-CAFortney Pete StarkOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-NCG. K. ButterfieldOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-NYGary L. AckermanOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-WIGwen MooreOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-GAHenry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.OriginalSep 23, 2009
R-GAJack KingstonOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-NYJerrold NadlerOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-CAJerry McNerneyOriginalSep 23, 2009
R-KSJerry MoranOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-GAJim MarshallOriginalSep 23, 2009
R-MOJo Ann EmersonOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-GAJohn BarrowOriginalSep 23, 2009
R-GAJohn LinderOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-COJohn T. SalazarOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-PAKathleen A. DahlkemperOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-NCLarry KissellOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-CALois CappsOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-NYLouise McIntosh SlaughterOriginalSep 23, 2009
R-GALynn A. WestmorelandOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-OHMarcia L. FudgeOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-NYMaurice D. HincheyOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-CAMaxine WatersOriginalSep 23, 2009
R-GANathan DealOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-WANorman D. DicksOriginalSep 23, 2009
R-GAPaul C. BrounOriginalSep 23, 2009
R-GAPhil GingreyOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-CASam FarrOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-GASanford D. Bishop, Jr.OriginalSep 23, 2009
D-TXSheila Jackson LeeOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-TNSteve CohenOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-NYTimothy H. BishopOriginalSep 23, 2009
R-GATom PriceOriginalSep 23, 2009
D-NYYvette D. ClarkeOriginalSep 23, 2009

Committees 1

Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.

ChamberCommitteeWhat it did
HouseTransportation 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.

  1. Sep 23, 2009Introduced in House
  2. Sep 23, 2009Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  3. Sep 23, 2009Mr. Oberstar moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
  4. Sep 23, 2009Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9837-9840)
  5. Sep 23, 2009DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 765.
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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.

WhereIn the RecordMembersDate
HouseDebate and remarks H9837–H9840, H9872Text printed H9838Recorded votes H9842expressDavid 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-GASep 23, 2009

Related bills 1

Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.

BillTitleRelationshipLatest action
SRES 286A resolution expressing condolences to the families of the individuals killed during unusual storms and floods in the State of Georgia between September 18 and September 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.Related billSep 24, 2009

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.

  1. Sep 23, 2009Engrossed in House

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