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Resolution of Disapproval of Representative Joe Wilson's Conduct
Project Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a resolution that expresses disapproval of the conduct of Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC) during President Barack Obama's address to a joint session of Congress on September 9, 2009.
Official Title of Legislation:
H Res 744: Raising a question of the privileges of the House.
Highlights:
-Specifies that President Obama's speech was interrupted by Representative Wilson.
-Alleges that Representative Wilson's conduct "was a breach of decorum and degraded the proceedings of the joint session, to the discredit of the House."
Link to Legislation: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:hres744:
House Passage: 09/15/2009 : Resolution Passed 240 - 179 (Roll no. 699)
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny (D-MD)
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