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- H.RES.144
H.RES.144: To express support for the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 6, 1997
- Latest Major Action Sept. 23, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
78 (16 Democrats, 1 Independent, 62 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses support for: (1) the work of the National Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Council and all the Federal, State, and local entities and other interested groups that are preparing bicentennial activities to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark Expedition; and (2) the events to be held in observance of the Expedition at Council Bluff near present-day Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, at St. Louis, Missouri, at Portland and Fort...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Mrs. Chenoweth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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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. Mrs. Chenoweth 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.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 agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll No. 454).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| May 6, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Douglas K. Bereuter (R-Neb.) |