H RES 977

 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that rebate checks would better stimulate the economy if spent on American-made products and services from American-owned companies.
Sponsor: Bruce L. Braley (D) IA
 
Status: Passed
 
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Summary:
6/11/2008--Passed House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Encourages Americans to use their rebate checks from the stimulus package to purchase American-made goods and services from American-owned companies.
 
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2/12/2008
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2/12/2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
6/11/2008
Mr. Butterfield moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
6/11/2008
Considered under suspension of the rules.
6/11/2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 977.
6/11/2008
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.
6/11/2008
Considered as unfinished business.
6/11/2008
6/11/2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 6, 6 Present (Roll no. 404).
 
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that rebate checks would better stimulate the economy if spent on American-made products and services from American-owned companies.
 
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