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- H.RES.1168
H.RES.1168: Congratulating charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the United States for their ongoing contributions to education, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced May 1, 2008
- Latest Major Action May 6, 2008
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Acknowledges and commends charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the country for their ongoing contributions to education and the public school system. Supports the ninth annual National Charter Schools Week.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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Mr. Tierney moved to suspend the rules and agree to 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. Res. 1168.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bonner objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 391 - 2, 1 Present (Roll no. 263).
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Mr. Carter moved to reconsider the vote.
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Mr. Hastings (FL) moved to table the motion to reconsider the vote
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On motion to table the motion to reconsider the vote Agreed to by recorded vote: 215 - 182 (Roll no. 264).
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| May 1, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Charles Boustany Jr. (R-La.) |