HCR 27 (2011): honoring the members of the military and intelligence community who carried out the mission that killed Osama bin Laden, and for other purposes.
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HCR 27 (2011)
honoring the members of the military and intelligence community who carried out the mission that killed Osama bin Laden, and for other purposes.
- Status: Adopted by both chambers
- Term: 2011-2012
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
On May 4, 2011 the House adopted “Suspend House Rules to Allow Introduction and Consideration (Rep Bettencourt)” on a voice vote. On May 4, 2011 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 18, 2011 the Senate adopted “Introduction” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On May 18, 2011 the Senate adopted “Suspend all Rules to allow consideration, 2/3 necessary” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On May 18, 2011 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Bettencourt (R) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. William O'Brien (R)
- Rep. Gene Chandler (R)
- Rep. Pamela Tucker (R)
- Rep. Michael McCarthy (R)
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R)
- Rep. Peter Silva (R)
- Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R)
- Rep. Terie Norelli (D)
- Rep. Steve Shurtleff (D)
- Rep. Shawn Jasper (R)
- Rep. David Hess (R)
- Sen. Gary Lambert (R)
- Sen. James Forsythe (R)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D)
Votes
- May 4, 2011, House: Suspend House Rules to Allow Introduction and Consideration (Rep Bettencourt) — voice vote, passed
- May 4, 2011, House: Ought to Pass (Rep Bettencourt) — voice vote, passed
- May 18, 2011, Senate: Introduction — voice vote, passed
- May 18, 2011, Senate: Suspend all Rules to allow consideration, 2/3 necessary — voice vote, passed
- May 18, 2011, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
The Docket
- May 4, 2011: Suspend House Rules to Allow Introduction and Consideration (Rep Bettencourt): MA VV by Required Two-Thirds
- May 4, 2011: Ought to Pass (Rep Bettencourt): MA VV (Unanimous)
- May 18, 2011: Sen. Bradley Moved Introduction; MA, VV
- May 18, 2011: Sen. Bradley Moved to Suspend all Rules to allow consideration, 2/3 necessary, MA, VV
- May 18, 2011: Sen. Bradley Moved Ought to Pass
- May 18, 2011: Ought to Pass, RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
- May 18, 2011: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- June 1, 2011: Approved By Governor 05/18/2011