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H.RES.729: Expressing support for designation of a "National Firefighters Memorial Day" to honor and celebrate the firefighters of the United States.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced Sept. 10, 2009
- Latest Major Action Oct. 29, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
59 (21 Democrats, 39 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Urges the President to designate National Firefighters Memorial Day to commemorate firefighters killed or disabled in the line of duty.
(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.
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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. 729.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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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): 390 - 0 (Roll no. 831).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Sept. 10, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Ted Poe (R-Texas) |