(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading.
Honors the 13th anniversary of Read Across America Day, which occurs on March 2, 2010.
Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1129-1131; text as passed Senate: CR S1131; text of measure as introduced: CR S1184)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Mr. Courtney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H997-999)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1111.
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Courtney 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.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 H1114-1115)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 86).(text: CR 3/2/2010 H997-998)
Roll Call #86 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 86). (text: CR 3/2/2010 H997-998)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.