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H.R.2263: To authorize and request the President to award the congressional Medal of Honor posthumously to Theodore Roosevelt for his gallant and heroic actions in the attack on San Juan Heights, Cuba, during the Spanish-American War.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced July 25, 1997
- Latest Major Action Nov. 12, 1998
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
163 (81 Democrats, 1 Independent, 1 Independent Democrat, 81 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Authorizes the President to award the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously to Theodore Roosevelt for his actions in the attack of San Juan Heights, Cuba, during the Spanish-American War on July 1, 1898.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on National Security.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Mr. Buyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Buyer 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate, read twice.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Cleared for White House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 105-371.
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| July 25, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Paul McHale (D-Pa.) |