Expressing the sense of the Congress with regard to the need for improved fire safety in nonresidential buildings in the aftermath of the tragic fire on February 20, 2003, at a nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island.

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1. 2003-03-10

   Introduced in House

2. 2003-03-10

   Introduced in House

3. 2003-03-10

   Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.

4. 2003-03-11

   Mr. Turner (OH) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

5. 2003-03-11

   Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1701-1704)

6. 2003-03-11

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 85.

7. 2003-03-11

   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.

8. 2003-03-12

   Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1751)

9. 2003-03-12

   Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 55).(text of measure as introduced: CR 3/11/2003 H1701-1702)

   Roll Call #55 (House)
10. 2003-03-12

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

11. 2003-03-12

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 55). (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/11/2003 H1701-1702)

    Roll Call #55 (House)
12. 2003-03-13

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3760-3761)

13. 2003-03-13

    Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3760-3761)

14. 2003-03-14

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.