US HR838 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on October 15 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-10-28 - The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on October 15 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-10-28 - The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Summary
Welcomes to the United States and to Washington, DC, His All Holiness Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome, Ecumenical Patriarch, and recognizes the importance to the United States and the world of the Ecumenical Patriarch's recent environmental seminar conducted on the Mississippi River with some of the world's leading environment experts. Recognizes the importance to the United States and to the world of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's leadership on matters of environment, peace, and religion. Encourages U.S. foreign policy makers to urge Turkey to grant religious freedom and property rights to the Ecumenical Patriarchate as well as to reopen the theological school at Halki. Expresses support for Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's efforts for the betterment of humankind.
Title
Welcoming to the United States and to Washington, DC, His All Holiness Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome, Ecumenical Patriarch on his current trip on October 20, 2009, through November 6, 2009.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-28 | The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. | |
| 2009-10-28 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | |
| 2009-10-28 | On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 820). (text: CR 10/27/2009 H11827-11828) | |
| 2009-10-28 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12010) | |
| 2009-10-27 | 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. | |
| 2009-10-27 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 838. | |
| 2009-10-27 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11827-11830) | |
| 2009-10-27 | Mr. Carnahan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. | |
| 2009-10-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Subjects
Congressional tributes
Europe
Higher education
Human rights
Middle East
Property rights
Religion
Turkey
Water quality
