Congress 109 - HRES 256 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in remembrance of the members of the Armed Forces who perished in the April 24, 1980, rescue attempt of the American hostages being held in Iran and commending all special operations forces personnel currently in service.

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Armed Forces and National Security Commemorations Congress Congressional tributes Emergency Management History Iran Iran Hostage Crisis Middle East and North Africa Military history Military operations Military personnel Rescue work Special forces (Military science)

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Recognizes the bravery, sacrifice, and patriotism of the soldiers, airmen, sailors, and Marines who participated in Operation Eagle Claw (the April 24, 1980, rescue attempt of the American hostages in Iran).

Remembers in particular the sacrifice of those who died in that attempt.

Commends all of the Special Operation Forces currently in service.

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Jun 21, 2005

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jun 21, 2005

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 21, 2005

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4810)
Jun 21, 2005

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4810)
Jun 21, 2005

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 256.
Jun 21, 2005

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4810-4813)
Jun 21, 2005

Mr. Saxton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
May 3, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
May 3, 2005

Introduced in House

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