Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks that occurred on November 9, 2005, in Amman, Jordan.
Latest action · Nov 18, 2005 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedNov 10, 2005
- Agreed to in HouseNov 18, 2005
Summary
Condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks that occurred on November 9, 2005, in Amman, Jordan.
Joins with President George W. Bush in expressing condolences to the families and friends of those individuals who were killed in the attacks and in expressing its sympathies to those individuals who have been injured.
Expresses the solidarity and support of the people and government of the United States with the people and government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Expresses the readiness of the House of Representatives to support and assist the Jordanian authorities in their efforts to bring to justice those individuals responsible for the attacks, and to pursue and dismantle the networks which plan and carry out such attacks.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 602 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed409–0 | Nov 18, 2005 |
Cosponsors 41
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Nov 10, 2005 to Nov 16, 2005, with 36 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Adam B. Schiff | Original | Nov 10, 2005 |
| D-FL | Alcee L. Hastings | Original | Nov 10, 2005 |
| D-KY | Ben Chandler | Original | Nov 10, 2005 |
| D-CA | Brad Sherman | Original | Nov 10, 2005 |
| R-CT | Christopher Shays | Original | Nov 10, 2005 |
| R-FL | Connie Mack | Original | Nov 10, 2005 |
| R-IN | Dan Burton | Original | Nov 10, 2005 |
| R-CA | Darrell Issa | Original | Nov 10, 2005 |
| D-CA | Diane E. Watson | Original | Nov 10, 2005 |
| R-CA | Edward R. Royce | Original | Nov 10, 2005 |
| D-NY | Eliot L. Engel | Original | Nov 10, 2005 |
| D-NY | Gary L. Ackerman | Original | Nov 10, 2005 |
| D-NY | Gregory W. Meeks | Original | Nov 10, 2005 |
| D-CA | Howard L. Berman | Original | Nov 10, 2005 |
| R-SC | J. Gresham Barrett | Original | Nov 10, 2005 |
Actions 10
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Nov 18, 2005Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR 11/17/2005 H10645-10646)
- Nov 18, 2005Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Nov 18, 2005On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 602). (text: CR 11/16/2005 H10343)
- Nov 18, 2005Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 602).(text: CR 11/16/2005 H10343)
- Nov 16, 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.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRES 309 | A resolution expressing sympathy for the people of Jordan in the aftermath of the deadly terrorist attacks in Amman on November 9, 2005. | Related bill | Nov 10, 2005 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
Text 1
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- Nov 10, 2005Introduced in House
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