H.J.Res. 59 — Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the establishment of an appropriate day for the commemoration of the women suffragists who fought for and won the right of women to vote in the United States. | PoliFocus

H.J.Res. 59109th Congress

Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the establishment of an appropriate day for the commemoration of the women suffragists who fought for and won the right of women to vote in the United States.

Joint Resolution Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the woman suffragists who fought for and won the right of women to vote in the United States.

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Commemorations

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Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 25, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses the sense of Congress that women suffragists should be revered and celebrated for working to ensure the right of women to vote in the United States.

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Legislative Actions

2005-07-25
Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended.
2005-07-25
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6387-6388)
2005-07-25
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 59.
2005-07-25
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.
2005-07-25
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6405)
2005-07-25
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 0 (Roll no. 417).(text: CR H6387)
Roll Call #417 (House)
2005-07-25
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 0 (Roll no. 417). (text: CR H6387)
Roll Call #417 (House)
2005-07-25
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2005-07-25
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2005-07-26
Received in the Senate, read twice.
2005-07-28
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9317)
2005-07-28
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9317)
2005-07-28
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2005-07-28
Cleared for White House.
2005-07-29
Presented to President.
2005-07-29
Presented to President.
2005-08-02
Signed by President.
2005-08-02
Signed by President.
2005-08-02
Became Public Law No: 109-49.
2005-08-02
Became Public Law No: 109-49.

Enacted as Public Law 109-49

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