Designating March 2, 2010, as "Read Across America Day".
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HRES 1111 — Designating March 2, 2010, as "Read Across America Day".
Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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Summary
Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading. Honors the 13th anniversary of Read Across America Day, which occurs on March 2, 2010. Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 86). (text: CR 3/2/2010 H997-998)
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1114-1115)
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Courtney 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1111.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H997-999)
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Mr. Courtney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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- What does HRES 1111 do?
- Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading. Honors the 13th anniversary of Read Across America Day, which occurs on March 2, 2010. Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.
- What is the current status of HRES 1111?
- This bill died with 111th Congress. It reached “In Committee” 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.
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