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- H.RES.686
H.RES.686: Recommending that the United States Constitution be taught to high school students throughout the Nation in September of their senior year.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced July 28, 2009
- Latest Major Action Oct. 22, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
223 (183 Democrats, 41 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) high school students should spend at least one week in September of their senior year learning about the U.S. Constitution, as knowledge of this country's founding document is critical to being an effective citizen; and (2) upon reaching voting age, high school seniors should demonstrate their understanding of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship by engaging in civic...
(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, 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. 686.
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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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Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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| July 28, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Alan Grayson (D-Fla.) |