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- H.J.RES.59
H.J.RES.59: Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the establishment of an appropriate day for the commemoration of the women suffragists who fought for and won the right of women to vote in the United States.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced July 14, 2005
- Latest Major Action Aug. 2, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
54 (51 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that women suffragists should be revered and celebrated for working to ensure the right of women to vote in the United States.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
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Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass 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 on H.J. Res. 59.
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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 pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 0 (Roll no. 417).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate, read twice.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate 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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Cleared for White House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 109-49.
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| July 14, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Shelley Berkley (D-Nev.) |