Recognizing the important role that fathers play in the lives of their children and families and supporting the goals and ideals of designating 2010 as the Year of the Father.

Action history

1. 2010-06-30Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2. 2010-06-29Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
3. 2010-06-25Received in the Senate.
4. 2010-06-24Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5. 2010-06-24On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 387).
6. 2010-06-24Considered as unfinished business.
7. 2010-06-23At 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.
8. 2010-06-23DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 285.
9. 2010-06-23Considered under suspension of the rules.
10. 2010-06-23Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
11. 2010-06-10Introduced in House
12. 2010-06-10Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.