United States 111th Congress Status: Died

HRES 747 — Congratulating the United States Military Academy at West Point on being named by Forbes magazine as America's Best College for 2009.

Last action — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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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."

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Action History

  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. 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). (text: CR 3/2/2010 H987)

  3. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1046)

  4. 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.

  5. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 747.

  6. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H987-989)

  7. Mr. Marshall moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

  8. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

  9. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 747 do?
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."
What is the current status of HRES 747?
This bill died with 111th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HRES 747?
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