Expressing the sense of the Senate and House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001.
Latest action · Sep 13, 2001 Laid on the table. See S.J. Res. 22 for further action.
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedSep 12, 2001
- Passed HouseSep 13, 2001
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Declares that Congress is certain that the people of the United States will stand united as our Nation begins the process of recovering and rebuilding in the aftermath of these attacks.
Commends the heroic actions of the rescue workers, volunteers, and State and local officials who responded to these tragic events.
Declares that these premeditated attacks struck not only at the people of America, but also at the symbols and structures of our economic and military strength, and that the United States is entitled to respond under international law.
Expresses: (1) thanks to those foreign leaders and individuals who have expressed solidarity with the United States in the aftermath of the attacks and asks them to continue to stand with the United States in the war against international terrorism; (2) a commitment to support increased resources in the war to eradicate terrorism; and (3) support for the determination of the President to bring to justice and punish the perpetrators of these attacks and their sponsors.
Declares September 12, 2001, to be a National Day of Unity and Mourning.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 338 | On Passage | Passed405–0 | Sep 13, 2001 |
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Sep 12, 2001.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MO | Richard A. Gephardt | Original | Sep 12, 2001 |
Actions 14
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 13, 2001DEBATE EXTENSION - By unanimous consent, debate on H.J. Res. 61 was extended for 30 additional minutes.
- Sep 13, 2001Laid on the table. See S.J. Res. 22 for further action.
- Sep 13, 2001Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 13, 2001On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 408 - 0 (Roll no. 338).
- Sep 13, 2001Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 408 - 0 (Roll no. 338).
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SJRES 22 | A joint resolution expressing the sense of the Senate and House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the Unites States on September 11, 2001. | Identical bill | Sep 18, 2001 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement.
- Air piracy
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Bombings
- Commemorations
- Commercial aircraft
- Congress
- Congress and foreign policy
- Congressional tributes
- Congressional-Presidential relations
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Criminal investigation
- Defense budgets
- Department of Defense
- Disaster relief
- EBB Terrorism
- Economics and Public Finance
- Emergency Management
- Families
- Federal installations
- Federal office buildings
- Foreign leaders
- Government Operations and Politics
- International Affairs
- International law
- Local officials
- New York City
- Office buildings
- Pennsylvania
- President and foreign policy
- Prosecution
- Rescue work
- September 11, 2001
- Signs and symbols
- Social Welfare
- Special days
- State officials
- Terrorism
- Transportation and Public Works
- Victims of terrorism
- Virginia
- Volunteer workers
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