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- H.RES.1096
H.RES.1096: Encouraging individuals across the United States to participate in the 2010 Census to ensure an accurate and complete count beginning April 1, 2010, and expressing support for designation of March 2010 as Census Awareness Month.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Feb. 23, 2010
- Latest Major Action March 3, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
62 (56 Democrats, 1 Independent, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses support for the designation of Census Awareness Month. Encourages individuals to participate in the 2010 Census beginning April 1, 2010, and urges state, local, county, and tribal governments and other organizations to emphasize its importance.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Mr. Lynch 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. 1096.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lynch 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.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): 409 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 80).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Feb. 23, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by Silvestre Reyes (D-Texas) |