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H.J.RES.26: Proclaiming Casimir Pulaski to be an honorary citizen of the United States posthumously.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced March 2, 2009
- Latest Major Action Nov. 6, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
39 (27 Democrats, 13 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Proclaims Casimir Pulaski, a Polish military officer who fought on the side of the American colonists against the British in the American Revolutionary War, as an honorary U.S. citizen, posthumously.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 10 - 1 .
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Mr. Weiner moved to suspend the rules and pass 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.J. Res. 26.
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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 Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 767).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Cleared for White House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 111-94.
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March 2, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Dennis J. Kucinich (D-Ohio) |