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- H.CON.RES.209
H.CON.RES.209: Supporting the goals and ideals of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and expressing the sense of Congress that Congress should raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating effects on families.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced July 14, 2005
- Latest Major Action Sept. 28, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
73 (62 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that Congress should raise awareness of domestic violence in the nation by supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
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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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Ms. Brown-Waite, Ginny 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. 209.
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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): 404 - 0 (Roll no. 496).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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| July 14, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Al Green (D-Texas) |