Commending David Ray Ritcheson, a survivor of one of the most horrific hate crimes in the history of Texas, and recognizing his efforts in promoting Federal legislation to combat hate crimes.

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1. 2007-07-11

   Introduced in House

2. 2007-07-11

   Introduced in House

3. 2007-07-11

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7631-7632)

4. 2007-07-11

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

5. 2007-07-23

   Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

6. 2007-07-23

   Considered under suspension of the rules.

7. 2007-07-23

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 535.

8. 2007-07-23

   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.

9. 2007-07-23

   ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Welch asked unanimous consent that the proceedings by which the yeas and nays were ordered on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to H.Res. 535 be vacated to the end that the Chair put the question de novo. Agreed to without objection.

10. 2007-07-23

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8220-8226, H8253)

11. 2007-07-23

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text as passed in House: CR H8220-8221)

12. 2007-07-23

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text as passed in House: CR H8220-8221)

13. 2007-07-23

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