(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Celebrates the 221st anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Honors the efforts of the 42 delegates who attended the majority of the Constitutional Convention meetings and the 39 signers.
Acknowledges the significance of the ideals established by the Constitution, including the principle of a limited federal government with a system of checks and balances.
Recognizes the Constitution as the source responsible for our nation's ability to withstand calamity and preserve stability.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Ms. McCollum (MN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8332-8336)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1356.
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Foxx 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8454)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 9/17/2008 H8332)
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 9/17/2008 H8332)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.