H.CON.RES.27: Providing for the acceptance of a statue of Gerald R. Ford from the people of Michigan for placement in the United States Capitol.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced March 8, 2011
  • Latest Major Action March 17, 2011

Bill Sponsor

Bill Summary

Accepts in the name of the United States the statue of Gerald R. Ford furnished by the people of Michigan for placement in the U.S. Capitol. Tenders the thanks of Congress to the people of Michigan for providing this commemoration. Authorizes Michigan to use the rotunda of the Capitol on May 3, 2011, for a presentation ceremony.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 27.
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 0 (Roll no. 176).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
March 8, 2011

Introduced in the House by Fred Upton (R-Mich.)

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