Expressing support for designation of November 29, 2009, as "Drive Safer Sunday".
Latest action · Nov 17, 2009 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A simple resolution is the business of one chamber alone: it is not sent to the other chamber or to the President, and does not become law.
- IntroducedOct 15, 2009
- Agreed to in HouseNov 17, 2009
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)
Encourages educational institutions, national trucking firms, clergy, law enforcement, and the general public to promote motor vehicle driving safety.
Supports the designation of Drive Safer Sunday.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 893 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed— | Nov 17, 2009 |
Cosponsors 25
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Oct 15, 2009 to Nov 2, 2009, with 8 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-LA | Anh "Joseph" Cao | Original | Oct 15, 2009 |
| R-MI | Candice S. Miller | Original | Oct 15, 2009 |
| R-PA | Charles W. Dent | Original | Oct 15, 2009 |
| R-MI | Fred Upton | Original | Oct 15, 2009 |
| R-IL | Judy Biggert | Original | Oct 15, 2009 |
| R-DE | Michael N. Castle | Original | Oct 15, 2009 |
| D-NY | Timothy H. Bishop | Original | Oct 15, 2009 |
| R-MI | Vernon J. Ehlers | Original | Oct 15, 2009 |
| R-KY | Ed Whitfield | Oct 21, 2009 | |
| D-VA | James P. Moran | Oct 21, 2009 | |
| R-PA | Todd Russell Platts | Oct 21, 2009 | |
| R-IL | Aaron Schock | Oct 28, 2009 | |
| R-PA | Bill Shuster | Oct 29, 2009 | |
| R-OK | Frank D. Lucas | Oct 29, 2009 | |
| R-KY | Geoff Davis | Oct 29, 2009 |
Actions 16
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Nov 17, 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.
- Nov 17, 2009Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13033-13034)
- Nov 17, 2009Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13018-13020)
- Nov 17, 2009DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 841.
- Nov 17, 2009Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Related bills 2
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRES 335 | A resolution designating November 29, 2009, as "Drive Safer Sunday". | Related bill | Nov 16, 2009 |
| SRES 630 | A resolution designating November 28, 2010, as "Drive Safer Sunday". | Related bill | Sep 20, 2010 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Transportation and Public Works.
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Nov 17, 2009Engrossed in House
- Nov 16, 2009Reported in House
- Oct 15, 2009Introduced in House
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