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H.RES.114: Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Girls and Women in Sports Day".
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about sports and recreation
- Introduced Feb. 3, 2009
- Latest Major Action April 22, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
52 (52 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Encourages the continued participation of schools and communities in providing opportunities for girls and women in elementary, secondary, and college sports to promote awareness of: (1) the positive influence of sports participation in their lives and health; and (2) the continuing struggle for equality and access for women in sports.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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Mr. Sablan 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. 114.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Sablan 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.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 Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 0 (Roll no. 55).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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Feb. 3, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Albio Sires (D-N.J.) |