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H.RES.1024: Expressing support for designation of January as Poverty in America Awareness Month.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about social welfare
- Introduced Jan. 20, 2010
- Latest Major Action Jan. 27, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Supports the designation of Poverty in America Awareness Month. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) eradicating poverty in the United States should be the goal for all people in the United States; (2) the severe economic downturn has highlighted the need to ensure that the nation's most vulnerable individuals and families are able to meet their most fundamental needs during a time of financial crisis; and (3) Congress...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Mr. McDermott 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. 1024.
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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): 387 - 18 (Roll no. 21).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Jan. 20, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by Jim McDermott (D-Wash.) |