Expressing the sense of the Congress with regard to the need for improved fire safety in nonresidential buildings in the aftermath of the tragic fire on February 20, 2003, at a nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island.

Action history

1. 2003-03-14Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2. 2003-03-13Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
3. 2003-03-12Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 55).
4. 2003-03-12Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5. 2003-03-12On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 55).
6. 2003-03-12Considered as unfinished business.
7. 2003-03-11At 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.
8. 2003-03-11DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 85.
9. 2003-03-11Considered under suspension of the rules.
10. 2003-03-11Mr. Turner (OH) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
11. 2003-03-10Introduced in House
12. 2003-03-10Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.