US HR71 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 15 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-02-12 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 15 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-02-12 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Summary
Acknowledges the lifelong services of Griffin Boyette Bell to the State of Georgia and the United States as a legal icon. Commends him for his tenure as Attorney General of the United States and his commitment to the American Civil Rights Movement.
Title
Acknowledging the lifelong service of Griffin Boyette Bell to the State of Georgia and the United States as a legal icon.
Sponsors
| Rep. John Barrow [D-GA] | Rep. Sanford Bishop [D-GA] | Rep. Paul Broun [R-GA] | Rep. Nathan Deal [R-GA] |
| Rep. Phil Gingrey [R-GA] | Rep. Henry Johnson [D-GA] | Rep. Jack Kingston [R-GA] | Rep. John Lewis [D-GA] |
| Rep. John Linder [R-GA] | Rep. Jim Marshall [D-GA] | Rep. Tom Price [R-GA] | Rep. David Scott [D-GA] |
| Rep. Lynn Westmoreland [R-GA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-02-12 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | |
| 2009-02-12 | On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1116-1117) | |
| 2009-02-12 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1273) | |
| 2009-02-10 | At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Johnson (GA) 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn. | |
| 2009-02-10 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 71. | |
| 2009-02-10 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1116-1118) | |
| 2009-02-10 | Mr. Johnson (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. | |
| 2009-01-15 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
Same As/Similar To
SR15 (Related) 2009-01-16 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S657-658; text as passed Senate: CR S657-658; text of measure as introduced: CR S655)
Subjects
Civil rights and liberties, minority issues
Congressional tributes
Department of Justice
Federal officials
Georgia
Law
Lawyers and legal services
Congressional tributes
Department of Justice
Federal officials
Georgia
Law
Lawyers and legal services
