United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HRES 497 — To provide for the placement of a statue or bust of Sir Winston Churchill in the United States Capitol.

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

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  2. Died in session

This bill died with 112th 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.

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Summary

Requires the Architect of the Capitol to place an appropriate statue or bust of Sir Winston Churchill in the U.S. Capitol at a location directed by the House Fine Arts Board.

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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 voice vote. (text: CR H9940-9941)

  3. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 497.

  4. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9940-9943)

  5. Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

  6. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 497 do?
Requires the Architect of the Capitol to place an appropriate statue or bust of Sir Winston Churchill in the U.S. Capitol at a location directed by the House Fine Arts Board.
Who sponsors HRES 497?
HRES 497 is sponsored by John Boehner (R).
What is the current status of HRES 497?
This bill died with 112th 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 497?
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