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Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Agriculture in the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.

Bill: 111-hres-136
Sponsor: Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7]
Introduced: 2009-02-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Agriculture

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-09
text: 
Provides amounts for expenses of the House Committee on Agriculture for the 111th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2009-02-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-09
text: Introduced in House
Making technical corrections to House Resolution 24.

Bill: 111-hres-137
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Introduced: 2009-02-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Armed Services
House Committee on Financial Services
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-09
text: 
Amends H.Res. 24, 111th Congress (electing certain named Majority Members to specified Committees of the House) to make technical corrections.

action_date: 2009-02-09
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Amends H.Res. 24, 111th Congress (electing certain named Majority Members to specified Committees of the House) to make technical corrections.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-02-09
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1067)
action_date: 2009-02-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1067)
action_date: 2009-02-09
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1067-1068)
action_date: 2009-02-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-09
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Small Business in the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.

Bill: 111-hres-138
Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-12]
Introduced: 2009-02-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Small Business

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-09
text: 
 Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Small Business for the 111th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2009-02-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-09
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the life and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln on the bicentennial of his birth.

Bill: 111-hres-139
Sponsor: Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17]
Introduced: 2009-02-09 in the House
Policy area: Social Sciences and History
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Due process and equal protection
Presidential administrations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-09
text: 
Commemorates the bicentennial of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln.
 
Recognizes his commitment to unity and harmony in the United States.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to recommit to fulfilling his vision of equal rights for all.

action_date: 2009-02-13
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Commemorates the bicentennial of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln.
 
Recognizes his commitment to unity and harmony in the United States.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to recommit to fulfilling his vision of equal rights for all.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-02-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 0 (Roll no. 71). (text: CR 2/12/2009 H1269)
action_date: 2009-02-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 0 (Roll no. 71).(text: CR 2/12/2009 H1269)
action_date: 2009-02-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1588-1589)
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: 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.
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 139.
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1269-1272)
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-02-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-02-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-09
text: Introduced in House
Honoring John D. Dingell for holding the record as the longest serving member of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 111-hres-140
Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5]
Introduced: 2009-02-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Michigan

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-09
text: 
Recognizes the Honorable John D. Dingell for his tireless advocacy on behalf of his constituents in Michigan in the past, present, and future.
 
Honors him for his lifelong commitment to public service, and celebrates him and his more than 53 years of dedication to Congress.
 
Congratulates him upon attaining the record for longest serving Member of the House.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2009-02-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-09
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Energy and Commerce in the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.

Bill: 111-hres-141
Sponsor: Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-30]
Introduced: 2009-02-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Energy and Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: 
Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for the 111th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life, service, and accomplishments of General Robert H. Barrow, United States Marine Corps.

Bill: 111-hres-142
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49]
Introduced: 2009-02-10 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: 
Honors General Robert H. Barrow for his 41 years of service to the United States, and commends him for his dedication and commitment to excellence as a Marine and leader of Marines.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Introduced in House
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 111-hres-143
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]
Introduced: 2009-02-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
House Committee on Ways and Means
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
New York City

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: 
Provides for removal of Representative Rangel as chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, pending completion of the investigation into his affairs by the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 157, 16 Present (Roll no. 57).
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Mr. Crowley moved to table the measure.
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: At the conclusion of the reading of the resolution the Chair announced that the resolution qualified as a question of privilege.
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1128-1129; text of measure as introduced: CR H1128)
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Carter rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered a resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution.
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on the Judiciary in the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.

Bill: 111-hres-144
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2009-02-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on the Judiciary

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: 
Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on the Judiciary for the 111th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct in the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.

Bill: 111-hres-145
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-16]
Introduced: 2009-02-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: 
Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct for the 111th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Introduced in House
Designating March 2, 2009, as "Read Across America Day".

Bill: 111-hres-146
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Betsy [D-CO-4]
Introduced: 2009-02-10 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Books and print media
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Language arts

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: 
Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading.
 
Honors the 12th anniversary of Read Across America Day, which occurs on March 2, 2009.
 
Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.

action_date: 2009-03-05
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading.
 
Honors the 12th anniversary of Read Across America Day, which occurs on March 2, 2009.
 
Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 98). (text: CR 3/03/2009 H2896)
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 98).(text: CR 3/03/2009 H2896)
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2995-2996)
action_date: 2009-03-03
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Polis (CO) 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.
action_date: 2009-03-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 146.
action_date: 2009-03-03
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2895-2897)
action_date: 2009-03-03
text: Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming in the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.

Bill: 111-hres-147
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2009-02-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: 
Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming for the 111th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the life and achievements of Constance Baker Motley, a judge for the United States District Court, Southern District of New York.

Bill: 111-hres-148
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2009-02-10 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Federal district courts
Judges
Lawyers and legal services
New York State
Racial and ethnic relations
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: 
Acknowledges the lifelong service of Constance Baker Motely to the United States as a talented civil rights lawyer, dedicated public servant, and skillful jurist.
 
Commends her for: (1) her 39-year tenure on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York; and (2) her lifelong commitment to the advancement of civil rights and social justice.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Dick Brown: New York's greatest ambassador to Washington.

Bill: 111-hres-149
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2009-02-10 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Congressional tributes
New York City
News media and reporting
Policy sciences

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: 
Honors Dick Brown as a great American political reformer and as one of New York's greatest ambassadors to Washington, D.C.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that A. Philip Randolph should be recognized for his lifelong leadership and work to end discrimination and secure equal employment and labor opportunities for all Americans.

Bill: 111-hres-150
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2009-02-10 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Labor-management relations
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that A. Phillip Randolph should be recognized for his lifelong leadership and work to end discrimination and secure equal employment and labor opportunities for all Americans. 

action_date: 2009-12-15
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that A. Phillip Randolph should be recognized for his lifelong leadership and work to end discrimination and secure equal employment and labor opportunities for all Americans. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-12-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 395 - 23 (Roll no. 976). (text: CR H14894)
action_date: 2009-12-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 395 - 23 (Roll no. 976).(text: CR H14894)
action_date: 2009-12-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H14943-14944)
action_date: 2009-12-15
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Conyers 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.
action_date: 2009-12-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 150.
action_date: 2009-12-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H14894-14896)
action_date: 2009-12-15
text: Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Referred to House Education and Labor
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Referred to House Judiciary
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and expressing condolences of the House of Representatives on the passing of Paul M. Weyrich.

Bill: 111-hres-151
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Paul [R-WI-1]
Introduced: 2009-02-10 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Political movements and philosophies

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: 
Expresses: (1) gratitude to Paul M. Weyrich for his contributions to the conservative movement and for promoting a capitalist, democratic vision for the world; and (2) condolences on his passing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States remains committed to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

Bill: 111-hres-152
Sponsor: Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8]
Introduced: 2009-02-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Arms control and nonproliferation
Collective security
Congressional tributes
Europe
International organizations and cooperation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is to be commended for its role in preserving transatlantic peace; (2) the NATO allies at the April 2009 Summit meeting should articulate an Alliance vision for the 21st century; (3) NATO must act upon the threat posed by the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and terrorism by intensifying consultations among political and military leaders and deploying comprehensive counter-threat capabilities; (4) the Alliance should pace the process of NATO enlargement; and (5) while maintaining its unequivocal right to make its own decisions, NATO should seek to strengthen its relations with Russia as an essential partner in building long-term peace in the Euro-Atlantic area.
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is to be commended for its role in preserving trans-atlantic peace; (2) the NATO allies at the April 2009 Summit meeting should articulate an Alliance vision for the 21st century; (3) NATO must act upon the threat posed by the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and terrorism by intensifying consultations among political and military leaders and deploying comprehensive counter-threat capabilities; and (4) the Alliance should pace the process of NATO enlargement while deepening cooperation within the Alliance to forge links with associate and observer nations.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4076-4077)
action_date: 2009-03-30
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 H4076-4077)
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 152.
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4076-4078)
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Mr. Connolly (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-03-25
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-03-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Introduced in House