(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Declares that the House of Representatives disapproves of the behavior of the Representative from South Carolina, Mr. Wilson, during the joint session of Congress held on September 9, 2009.
[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 744 Engrossed in House (EH)]
H. Res. 744
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,
September 15, 2009.
Whereas on September 9, 2009, during the joint session of Congress convened
pursuant to House Concurrent Resolution 179, the President of the United
States, speaking at the invitation of the House and Senate, had his
remarks interrupted by the Representative from South Carolina, Mr.
Wilson; and
Whereas the conduct of the Representative from South Carolina was a breach of
decorum and degraded the proceedings of the joint session, to the
discredit of the House: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives disapproves of the behavior of
the Representative from South Carolina, Mr. Wilson, during the joint session of
Congress held on September 9, 2009.
Attest:
Clerk.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Hoyer rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered a resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. The Clerk completed the reading of H.Res. 744 and the Chair announced that the resolution met the required threshold under the rule. The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9529-9534)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 744.
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H9534)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 179, 5 Present (Roll no. 699).(text: CR H9529)
Roll Call #699 (House)On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 179, 5 Present (Roll no. 699). (text: CR H9529)
Roll Call #699 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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