Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Donald M. Payne, Jr.
HRES 1172 is a ceremonial resolution expressing the House of Representatives' sorrow over the death of former New Jersey Representative Donald M. Payne, Jr. It formally acknowledges his passing, directs the Clerk to notify the Senate and Payne's family, and calls for the House to adjourn immediately as a mark of respect. This resolution does not create any policy changes or affect any laws, as it is purely a memorial gesture for a deceased member of Congress.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2024
Senate Passage
President
Introduced Apr 29, 2024
Last action Apr 29, 2024
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Apr 29, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2689)
lower
Apr 29, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Christopher H. Smith
RRepublican
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