Relating to the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001.
Latest action · Sep 8, 2005 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedSep 7, 2005
- Agreed to in HouseSep 8, 2005
Summary
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Extends the deepest sympathies of the House of Representatives to the thousands of innocent victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, their families, friends, and loved ones.
Honors the heroic actions and the sacrifices of U.S. military and civilian personnel and their families who have sacrificed much, including their lives and health, in defense of their country in the Global War on Terrorism.
Honors the heroic actions of first responders, law enforcement personnel, state and local officials, volunteers, and others who aided the victims and, in so doing, bravely risked their own lives and long-term health.
Expresses thanks and gratitude to the foreign leaders and citizens of all nations who have assisted and continue to stand in solidarity with the United States against terrorism in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Discourages, in the strongest possible terms, any effort to confuse the Global War on Terrorism with a war on any people or any faith.
Reaffirms the commitment of the House to the Global War on Terrorism and to providing the U.S. armed forces with the resources and support to wage it effectively and safely.
Vows that the House will continue to take whatever actions necessary to identify, intercept, and disrupt terrorists and their activities.
Reaffirms that the American people will never forget the sacrifices made on September 11, 2001, and will never bow to terrorist demands.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 464 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed402–6 | Sep 8, 2005 |
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Sep 7, 2005.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-CA | John T. Doolittle | Original | Sep 7, 2005 |
| D-CA | Tom Lantos | Original | Sep 7, 2005 |
Actions 11
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 8, 2005At 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.
- Sep 8, 2005Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7788)
- Sep 8, 2005Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7774-7777)
- Sep 8, 2005DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 427.
- Sep 8, 2005Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commemorations.
- Afghanistan
- Armed forces abroad
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Commemorations
- Congress
- Congressional tributes
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Emergency Management
- Emergency medicine
- Fire fighters
- Foreign leaders
- Government Operations and Politics
- Health
- International Affairs
- International military forces
- Law enforcement officers
- Local officials
- Medical personnel
- Military operations
- Military personnel
- New York City
- Paramedical personnel
- Pennsylvania
- Police
- Religion
- Religious liberty
- September 11, 2001
- Social Welfare
- South Asia
- State officials
- Terrorism
- Victims of terrorism
- Virginia
- Volunteer workers
- War
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Sep 7, 2005Introduced in House
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