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- H.RES.736
H.RES.736: Honoring President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address on "Dedication Day", November 19, 2009.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Sept. 10, 2009
- Latest Major Action Nov. 3, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
54 (26 Democrats, 29 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Honors President Lincoln's greatest speech, the Gettysburg Address. Encourages people in the United States to read it on Dedication Day (November 19).
(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 by Unanimous Consent.
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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. 736.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lynch 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 840).
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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 Todd R. Platts (R-Pa.) |