Expressing the sense of Congress that we reaffirm the historic ties between the United States and the Netherlands by recognizing the Quadricentennial celebration of the discovery of the Hudson River and honoring the enduring values of the settlers of New Netherland that continue to permeate American society.

Bill: 111-hconres-178
Sponsor: Rep. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD-8]
Introduced: 2009-07-31 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Europe
Lakes and rivers
Netherlands
New York City
New York State
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that we honor the historic ties and friendship between the United States and the Netherlands by recognizing the Quadricentennial celebration of the Hudson River's discovery and the enduring values New Netherland imparted upon American society.
 

action_date: 2009-09-23
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that we reaffirm the historic ties and friendship between the United States and the Netherlands by recognizing the Quadricentennial celebration of the Hudson River's discovery and the enduring values of the settlers of New Netherland that continue to permeate American society.
 

action_date: 2009-10-05
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 23, 2009. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Expresses the sense of Congress that we reaffirm the historic ties and friendship between the United States and the Netherlands by recognizing the Quadricentennial celebration of the Hudson River's discovery and the enduring values of the settlers of New Netherland that continue to permeate American society.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2009-10-05
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-10-05
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-10-05
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10117)
action_date: 2009-10-05
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10117)
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9825)
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9825)
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 178.
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9824-9826)
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House