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Latest Action: 01/23/2007 - On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H847; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H847) Bill TextProviding for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President. 1/22/2007--Passed Senate amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Provides for a joint session of Congress on January 23, 2007, to receive a message from the President.
Latest Action: 01/24/2007 - Message on Senate action sent to the House. Bill TextProviding for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives. 1/23/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Provides for an adjournment of the House of Representatives from January 24, 2007, until January 29, 2007 (or until another time of reassembly under this concurrent resolution), and from January 31, 2007, until February 5, 2007 (or until another time of reassembly). Authorizes the Speaker of the House or her designee, after consultation with the Minority Leader, to notify the Members of the House to reassemble at such place and time as she may designate whenever, in her opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.
Latest Action: 02/20/2007 - Message on Senate action sent to the House. Bill TextProviding for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate. 2/17/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Provides for an adjournment of the House of Representatives from February 16 or 17, 2007, until February 27, 2007 (or until another time of reassembly under this concurrent resolution), and a recess or an adjournment of the Senate from February 17, 2007-February 24, 2007, until February 26, 2007 (or until another time of reassembly). Authorizes the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate, or their respective designees, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority Leaders of the House and of the Senate, to notify the Members of the House and the Senate, respectively, to reassemble at such place and time [...] show full description
Latest Action: 01/04/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6) Bill TextTo inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk. 1/4/2007--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.) Informs the Senate that Nancy Pelosi has been elected Speaker of the House and that Karen L. Haas has been elected Clerk.
Latest Action: 01/04/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6) Bill TextAuthorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress. 1/4/2007--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.) Provides for appointment of a House of Representatives committee joined with a Senate committee to notify the President that a quorum of each House has assembled.
Latest Action: 01/04/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10) Bill TextFixing the daily hour of meeting of the First Session of the One Hundred Tenth Congress. 1/4/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Sets the daily hour of meeting of the First Session of the 110th Congress, until Monday, May 14, 2007, at: (1) 2 p.m. on Mondays; (2) 12 noon on Tuesdays; and (3) 10 a.m. on all other days of the week. Sets the daily hour of meeting from Monday, May 14, 2007, until the end of the first session at: (1) 12 noon on Mondays; (2) 10 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; and (3) 9 a.m. on all other days of the week.
Latest Action: 01/04/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H40) Bill TextExpressing profound sorrow on the occasion of the death of the Honorable Gerald R. Ford, thirty-eighth President of the United States of America. 1/4/2007--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.) Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Gerald R. Ford, 38th President of the United States of America. Tenders the deep sympathy of the House to the members of the former President's family in their bereavement.
Latest Action: 08/04/2007 - Received in the House. Bill TextA concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate, and a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives. 8/4/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Provides for: (1) a recess or an adjournment of the Senate from any day between August 3, 2007-August 31, 2007, until September 4, 2007 (or until another time of reassembly under this concurrent resolution); and (2) an adjournment of the House of Representatives from any legislative day between August 3, 2007-August 8, 2007, until September 4, 2007 (or until another time of reassembly).Authorizes the Majority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, acting jointly after consultation with the Senate and House Minority Leaders, to notify the Members to reassemble whenever the public interest shall [...] show full description
Latest Action: 10/04/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12702 text as passed Senate: CR S12702 text of measure as introduced: CR S12787) Bill TextA concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate. 10/4/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Provides for a recess or an adjournment of the Senate on October 4 or 5, 2007, until October 15, 2007 (or until another time of reassembly under this concurrent resolution). Authorizes the Majority Leader of the Senate, after consultation with the Senate Minority Leader, to notify the Members to reassemble whenever the public interest shall warrant it.
Latest Action: 12/19/2007 - H.AMDT.918 Amendments (A001) offered by Mr. Obey. Bill TextA concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate, and a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives. 12/19/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Provides for an adjournment sine die of: (1) the Senate on any day from December 18-December 31, 2007 (or until another time of reassembly under this concurrent resolution); and (2) the House of Representatives on any legislative day from December 18-December 22, 2007 (or until another time of reassembly). Provides that when: (1) the Senate recesses or adjourns on January 3, 2008, it stand recessed or adjourned until January 22, 2008 (or until another time of reassembly under this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first); and (2) the House adjourns on the legislative day of January 3, 2008, it stand [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - Message on Senate action sent to the House. Bill TextProviding for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses. 3/14/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that, when the House adjourns on the legislative day of Thursday, March 13, 2008, or Friday, March 14, 2008, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, March 31, 2008. Declares that, when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, March 13, 2008, through Friday, March 28, 2008, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, March 31, 2008.
Latest Action: 02/15/2008 - Message on Senate action sent to the House. Bill TextProviding for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses. 2/14/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that, when the House adjourns: (1) on Thursday, February 14, 2008, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Friday, February 15, 2008; (2) on Friday, February 15, 2008, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2008; (3) on Tuesday, February 19, 2008, it stand adjourned until noon on Thursday, February 21, 2008; and (4) on Thursday, February 21, 2008, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, February 25, 2008. Declares that, when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, February 15, 2008, through Friday, February 22, 2008, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, February 25, 2008.
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Latest Action: 09/15/2008 - Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment. Without written report. Bill TextTo establish the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission. 2/6/2008--Introduced. Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission Act - Establishes the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission to: (1) plan and carry out activities to honor Ronald Reagan on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth; (2) provide assistance to federal, state, and local governmental agencies and civic groups to carry out such activities; and (3) study other federal activities to honor Ronald Reagan, including the issuance of a postal stamp, the issuance of a $1 coin for one year, and the convening of a joint session of Congress.
Latest Action: 01/25/2008 - Message on Senate action sent to the House. Bill TextProviding for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President. 1/24/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that the two Houses of Congress shall assemble in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Monday, January 28, 2008, at 9 p.m., for the purpose of receiving (the State of the Union Address from) the President of the United States.
Latest Action: 01/22/2008 - Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. Bill TextProviding for an adjournment of the House. 1/22/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that, when the House adjourns: (1) on Wednesday, January 23, 2008, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, January 28, 2008; and (2) on Tuesday, January 29, 2008, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 6, 2008.
Latest Action: 01/15/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4) Bill TextProviding for a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress. 1/15/2008--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.) Provides for appointment of a House of Representatives committee joined with a Senate committee to notify the President that a quorum of each House has assembled.
Latest Action: 01/15/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4) Bill TextTo inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled. 1/15/2008--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.) Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that a quorum of the House is present and that the House is ready to proceed with business.
Latest Action: 01/15/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Bill TextProviding for the hour of meeting of the House. 1/15/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Sets the daily hour of meeting of the 110th Congress until Monday, May 12, 2008, at: (1) 2 p.m. on Mondays; (2) 12 noon on Tuesdays; and (3) 10 a.m. on all other days of the week. Sets the daily hour of meeting from Monday, May 12, 2008, until the end of the 110th Congress at: (1) 12 noon on Mondays; (2) 10 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; and (3) 9 a.m. on all other days of the week.
Latest Action: 12/19/2007 - H.AMDT.918 Amendments (A001) offered by Mr. Obey. Bill TextA concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate, and a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives. 12/19/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Provides for an adjournment sine die of: (1) the Senate on any day from December 18-December 31, 2007 (or until another time of reassembly under this concurrent resolution); and (2) the House of Representatives on any legislative day from December 18-December 22, 2007 (or until another time of reassembly). Provides that when: (1) the Senate recesses or adjourns on January 3, 2008, it stand recessed or adjourned until January 22, 2008 (or until another time of reassembly under this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first); and (2) the House adjourns on the legislative day of January 3, 2008, it stand [...] show full description
Latest Action: 11/15/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H14018) Bill TextProviding for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses. 11/15/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Provides for an adjournment of the House of Representatives from November 15 or 16, 2007, until December 4, 2007 (or until another time of reassembly under this concurrent resolution), and a recess or adjournment of the Senate on any day between November 15, 2007-November 29, 2007, until December 3, 2007 (or until another time of reassembly). Authorizes the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate, or their respective designees, acting jointly after consultation with the House and Senate Minority Leaders, to notify the Members of the House and the Senate, respectively, to reassemble at such place and time as they may designate whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall [...] show full description
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