Legislators
Bills
Statements
Lobbying
Travel
- Bills
- H.RES.1173
H.RES.1173: Recognizing AmeriCorps Week.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about social welfare
- Introduced May 5, 2008
- Latest Major Action May 14, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
40 (38 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Encourages all citizens to join in a national effort to salute AmeriCorps members and alumni. Acknowledges the significant accomplishments of AmeriCorps members, alumni, and community partners. Encourages citizens of all ages to consider serving in AmeriCorps.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
---|---|
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
|
|
Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
|
|
Considered under suspension of the rules.
|
|
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1173.
|
|
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Simpson 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
|
|
Considered as unfinished business.
|
|
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 344 - 69 (Roll no. 319).
|
|
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
|
|
May 5, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Doris Matsui (D-Calif.) |