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- H.CON.RES.58
H.CON.RES.58: Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need for the continued availability of religious services to members of the Armed Forces and their families during a lapse in appropriations.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Oct. 5, 2013
- Latest Major Action Oct. 16, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that the provision and availability of religious services and clergy is important to the morale and wellbeing of many members of the Armed Forces and their families. Expresses hope that the Secretary of Defense (DOD) is able to determine that contractor clergy provide necessary support to military personnel, and would therefore be covered under the appropriations made available under the Pay Our Military Act...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Oct. 16, 2013 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Oct. 16, 2013 |
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H6642)
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| Oct. 16, 2013 |
Mr. Collins (GA) asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H6642)
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| Oct. 11, 2013 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Oct. 10, 2013 |
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7388)
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| Oct. 10, 2013 |
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7387-7388)
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| Oct. 5, 2013 |
Received in the Senate.
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| Oct. 5, 2013 |
Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 1 (Roll no. 526). (text: CR H6293) |
| Oct. 5, 2013 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6305)
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| Oct. 5, 2013 |
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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| Oct. 5, 2013 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 58.
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| Oct. 5, 2013 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6293-6296)
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| Oct. 5, 2013 |
Mr. Wilson (SC) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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| Oct. 5, 2013 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| Oct. 5, 2013 |
Referred to House Armed Services
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| Oct. 5, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Doug Collins (R-Ga.) |