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H.RES.159: Honoring the New Hampshire State Senate for becoming the 1st statewide legislative body with a majority of women in the United States.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Feb. 11, 2009
- Latest Major Action Nov. 2, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
59 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Honors the New Hampshire State Senate for becoming the first statewide legislative body in the United States with a majority of women.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
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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. 159.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Feb. 11, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Paul W. Hodes (D-N.H.) |