H Res 224 in Congressional Session 111

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H Res 224

 

Title : Supporting the designation of Pi Day, and for other purposes.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
3/12/2009--Passed House without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Supports the designation of a Pi Day and its celebration around the world.Recognizes the continuing importance of National Science Foundation math and science education programs.Encourages schools and educators to observe the day with appropriate activities that teach students about Pi and engage them about the study of mathematics.

Votes

Title : Supporting the designation of Pi Day, and for other purposes.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
1242009-03-12On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Supporting the designation of Pi Day, and for other purposesP

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H Res 224
 
Bill Number : H Res 224
Title : Supporting the designation of Pi Day, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Gordon, Bart [TN-6] (introduced 3/9/2009)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Rep Baird, Brian [WA-3] - 3/9/2009
    Rep Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [GU] - 3/11/2009
    Rep Edwards, Donna F. [MD-4] - 3/11/2009
    Rep Ehlers, Vernon J. [MI-3] - 3/11/2009
    Rep Hall, Ralph M. [TX-4] - 3/9/2009
    Rep Hare, Phil [IL-17] - 3/11/2009
    Rep Johnson, Eddie Bernice [TX-30] - 3/11/2009
    Rep Lipinski, Daniel [IL-3] - 3/9/2009
    Rep McNerney, Jerry [CA-11] - 3/11/2009
    Rep Olson, Pete [TX-22] - 3/11/2009
    Rep Peters, Gary C. [MI-9] - 3/11/2009
    Rep Sestak, Joe [PA-7] - 3/11/2009
    Rep Snyder, Vic [AR-2] - 3/11/2009
    Rep Wexler, Robert [FL-19] - 3/11/2009
    Rep Wu, David [OR-1] - 3/11/2009

Other Info

Bill Number : H Res 224
Title : Supporting the designation of Pi Day, and for other purposes.
 
MAJOR ACTIONS:
 
3/9/2009 Introduced in House
 
3/12/2009 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): 391 - 10 (Roll no. 124).
 
ALL ACTIONS:
 
3/9/2009:Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
 
3/11/2009 11:25am:Mr. Davis (TN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
 
3/11/2009 11:26am:Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3290-3292)
 
3/11/2009 11:26am:DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 224.
 
3/11/2009 11:40am: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.
 
3/12/2009 2:21pm:Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3376)
 
3/12/2009 2:30pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
 
3/12/2009 2:30pm:On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 10 (Roll no. 124). (text: CR
 
3/11/2009 H3290)