US HR139 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 55-13)
Status: Introduced on February 9 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-02-13 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

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.

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Title

Commemorating the life and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln on the bicentennial of his birth.

Sponsors

Rep. Jason Altmire [D-PA]Rep. Melissa Bean [D-IL]Rep. Judy Biggert [R-IL]Rep. Madeleine Bordallo [D-GU]
Rep. Leonard Boswell [D-IA]Rep. Robert Brady [D-PA]Rep. Bruce Braley [D-IA]Rep. Corrine Brown [D-FL]
Rep. Dan Burton [R-IN]Rep. Russ Carnahan [D-MO]Rep. Ben Chandler [D-KY]Rep. Yvette Clarke [D-NY]
Rep. Jerry Costello [D-IL]Rep. Danny Davis [D-IL]Rep. Geoff Davis [R-KY]Rep. Susan Davis [D-CA]
Rep. Donna Edwards [D-MD]Rep. Jeff Fortenberry [R-NE]Rep. Bill Foster [D-IL]Rep. Raul Grijalva [D-AZ]
Rep. Brett Guthrie [R-KY]Rep. Luis Gutierrez [D-IL]Rep. Deborah Halvorson [D-IL]Rep. Phil Hare [D-IL]
Rep. Brian Higgins [D-NY]Rep. Baron Hill [D-IN]Rep. Maurice Hinchey [D-NY]Rep. Tim Holden [D-PA]
Rep. Rush Holt [D-NJ]Rep. Jesse Jackson [D-IL]Rep. Henry Johnson [D-GA]Rep. Timothy Johnson [R-IL]
Rep. Marcy Kaptur [D-OH]Rep. Dale Kildee [D-MI]Sen. Mark Kirk [R-IL]Rep. John Lewis [D-GA]
Rep. Daniel Lipinski [D-IL]Rep. David Loebsack [D-IA]Rep. Nita Lowey [D-NY]Rep. Donald Manzullo [R-IL]
Rep. Eric Massa [D-NY]Rep. Jim Matheson [D-UT]Rep. James McGovern [D-MA]Rep. Michael Michaud [D-ME]
Rep. Dennis Moore [D-KS]Rep. James Moran [D-VA]Rep. Solomon Ortiz [D-TX]Rep. Bill Pascrell [D-NJ]
Rep. Donald Payne [D-NJ]Sen. Gary Peters [D-MI]Rep. Harold Rogers [R-KY]Rep. Peter Roskam [R-IL]
Rep. Steven Rothman [D-NJ]Rep. Bobby Rush [D-IL]Rep. Gregorio Sablan [D-MP]Rep. Gregorio Sablan [D-MP]
Rep. John Sarbanes [D-MD]Rep. Janice Schakowsky [D-IL]Rep. Aaron Schock [R-IL]Rep. Jose Serrano [D-NY]
Rep. Carol Shea-Porter [D-NH]Rep. John Shimkus [R-IL]Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ]Rep. Zachary Space [D-OH]
Rep. Betty Sutton [D-OH]Rep. Ed Whitfield [R-KY]Rep. Lynn Woolsey [D-CA]Rep. John Yarmuth [D-KY]

History

DateChamberAction
2009-02-13 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2009-02-13 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)
2009-02-13 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1588-1589)
2009-02-12 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.
2009-02-12 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 139.
2009-02-12 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1269-1272)
2009-02-12 Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
2009-02-11 Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
2009-02-11 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2009-02-09 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Same As/Similar To

HR165 (Related) 2009-02-12 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
SR38 (Same As) 2009-02-12 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2169-2170; text as passed Senate: CR S2169-2170; text of measure as introduced: CR S2248)

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