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H.R. 2215:
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 140 Merriman Road in...
111th Congress

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 140 Merriman Road in Garden City, Michigan, as the "John J. Shivnen Post Office Building".

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Status:
Occurred: IntroducedApr 30, 2009
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Reported by CommitteeSep 10, 2009
Occurred: Passed HouseSep 23, 2009
Occurred: Passed SenateNov 9, 2009
Not Yet Occurred: Signed by President...
Having passed in identical form in both the House and Senate, this bill now awaits the signature of the President before becoming law. [Last Updated: Nov 22, 2009 12:12PM]
Last Action:
Nov 20, 2009: Presented to President.
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Votes:
Sep 23, 2009: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The vote was held under a suspension of the rules to cut debate short and pass the bill, needing a two-thirds majority. This usually occurs for non-controversial legislation. The totals were 423 Ayes, 0 Nays, 9 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Nov 9, 2009: This bill passed in the Senate by Unanimous Consent. A record of each representative's position was not kept.
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