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- H.RES.747
H.RES.747: Congratulating the United States Military Academy at West Point on being named by Forbes magazine as America's Best College for 2009.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Sept. 15, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 3, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
52 (37 Democrats, 16 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Congratulates the United States Military Academy on being named by Forbes magazine as America's Best College for 2009. Supports the Academy's mission "to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the nation as an officer in the U.S. Army."
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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Mr. Marshall 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. 747.
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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): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 79).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Sept. 15, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by John Hall (D-N.Y.) |