H Con Res 301 in Congressional Session 107

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H Con Res 301

 

Title : Expressing the sense of Congress regarding American Gold Star Mothers, Incorporated, Blue Star Mothers of America, Incorporated, the service flag, and the service lapel button.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
9/24/2002--Passed House without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary) Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the members of American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., and Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. should be recognized for their sacrifices and for their dedicated and patriotic support of the United States; (2) during the period in which the armed forces are engaged in the war on terrorism, members of the immediate family of individuals serving in the armed forces should be encouraged to display a service flag approved by the Secretary of Defense in the window of their place of residence and to wear a service lapel button approved by the Secretary; and (3) the President should issue a proclamation calling on such members to take such actions.

Votes

Title : Expressing the sense of Congress regarding American Gold Star Mothers, Incorporated, Blue Star Mothers of America, Incorporated, the service flag, and the service lapel button.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
4052002-09-24On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Expressing the Sense of Congress regarding American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., the Service Flag, and the Service Lapel ButtonP

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H Con Res 301
 
Bill Number : H Con Res 301
Title : Expressing the sense of Congress regarding American Gold Star Mothers, Incorporated, Blue Star Mothers of America, Incorporated, the service flag, and the service lapel button.
Sponsor: Rep Watts, J. C., Jr. [OK-4] (introduced 1/23/2002)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Rep Brown, Henry E., Jr. [SC-1] - 4/10/2002

    Rep Forbes, J. Randy [VA-4] - 4/17/2002

    Rep Fossella, Vito [NY-13] - 4/10/2002

    Rep Gekas, George W. [PA-17] - 4/23/2002

    Rep Gibbons, Jim [NV-2] - 3/13/2002

    Rep Gilchrest, Wayne T. [MD-1] - 3/20/2002

    Rep King, Peter T. [NY-3] - 3/13/2002

    Rep Kingston, Jack [GA-1] - 3/20/2002

    Rep McNulty, Michael R. [NY-21] - 3/13/2002

    Rep Murtha, John P. [PA-12] - 5/22/2002

    Rep Otter, C. L. (Butch) [ID-1] - 3/20/2002

    Rep Roukema, Marge [NJ-5] - 4/10/2002

    Rep Shuster, Bill [PA-9] - 4/17/2002

    Rep Simmons, Rob [CT-2] - 4/10/2002

    Rep Skeen, Joe [NM-2] - 3/13/2002

    Rep Terry, Lee [NE-2] - 4/10/2002

Other Info

Bill Number : H Con Res 301
Title : Expressing the sense of Congress regarding American Gold Star Mothers, Incorporated, Blue Star Mothers of America, Incorporated, the service flag, and the service lapel button.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
 
1/23/2002:Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
 
2/13/2002:Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
 
9/24/2002 2:26pm:Mr. Watts (OK) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
 
9/24/2002 2:27pm:Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6482-6484)
 
9/24/2002 2:27pm:DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 301.
 
9/24/2002 2:41pm: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.
 
9/24/2002 7:04pm:Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6530-6531)
 
9/24/2002 7:04pm:On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 405). (text: CR H6482-6483)
 
9/24/2002 7:04pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
 
9/25/2002:Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.