(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Commemorates the bicentennial of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln.
Recognizes his commitment to unity and harmony in the United States.
Encourages the people of the United States to recommit to fulfilling his vision of equal rights for all.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2169-2170; text as passed Senate: CR S2169-2170; text of measure as introduced: CR S2248)
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 Unanimous Consent.
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1269-1272)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 139.
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lynch 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.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 H1588-1589)
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): 403 - 0 (Roll no. 71).(text: CR 2/12/2009 H1269)
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 0 (Roll no. 71). (text: CR 2/12/2009 H1269)
Roll Call #71 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.