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H.RES.728: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the actions of terrorists will never cause the date of any Presidential election to be postponed and that no single individual or agency should be given the authority to postpone the date of a Pres
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced July 20, 2004
- Latest Major Action July 22, 2004
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
81 (8 Democrats, 74 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the actions of terrorists will never cause the date of any Presidential election to be postponed; and (2) no single individual or agency should be given the authority to postpone the date of such an election.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Mr. Ney 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. Res. 728.
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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 - 2 (Roll No. 409).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| July 20, 2004 |
Introduced in the House by Robert William Ney (R-Ohio) |