H.RES.593: Recognizing and celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the entry of Hawaii into the Union as the 50th State.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
  • Introduced June 26, 2009
  • Latest Major Action July 27, 2009

Bill Cosponsors

57 (48 Democrats, 1 Independent, 9 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Recognizes and celebrates the 50th anniversary of Hawaii's entry into the union as the 50th state.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 593.
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Bachmann 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 0 (Roll no. 647).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
June 26, 2009

Introduced in the House by Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii)

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