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H.CON.RES.257: Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Harry W. Colmery.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced July 24, 2003
- Latest Major Action July 7, 2004
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (9 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Urges the President to posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Harry W. Colmery of Topeka, Kansas, who played a significant role in drafting the GI Bill of Rights.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
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Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization Discharged.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
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Mrs. Miller (MI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 257.
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At 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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 1 (Roll no. 327).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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July 24, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Jim R. Ryun (R-Kan.) |