Commending David Ray Ritcheson, a survivor of one of the most horrific hate crimes in the history of Texas, and recognizing his efforts in promoting Federal legislation to combat hate crimes.

Action history

1. 2007-07-23Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2. 2007-07-23On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
3. 2007-07-23Considered as unfinished business.
4. 2007-07-23ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Welch asked unanimous consent that the proceedings by which the yeas and nays were ordered on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to H.Res. 535 be vacated to the end that the Chair put the question de novo. Agreed to without objection.
5. 2007-07-23At 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. 2007-07-23DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 535.
7. 2007-07-23Considered under suspension of the rules.
8. 2007-07-23Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
9. 2007-07-11Introduced in House
10. 2007-07-11Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
11. 2007-07-11Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.