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- H.CON.RES.424
H.CON.RES.424: Honoring past and current members of the Armed Forces of the United States and encouraging Americans to wear red poppies on Memorial Day.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
- Introduced May 13, 2004
- Latest Major Action May 20, 2004
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Declares that Congress honors past and current members of the Armed Forces of the United States and their families by encouraging every American to wear a red poppy on Memorial Day as a sign of admiration and thanks to those individuals who died to preserve freedom and democracy in the United States.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Mr. Schrock 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. 424.
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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): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 195).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| May 13, 2004 |
Introduced in the House by John Shadegg (R-Ariz.) |