Recognizing Armed Forces Day and the exemplary service of the members of the United States Armed Forces.
Latest action · May 22, 2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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. A simple resolution is the business of one chamber alone: it is not sent to the other chamber or to the President, and does not become law.
- IntroducedApr 29, 2009
- Agreed to in HouseMay 14, 2009
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Honors and recognizes, on the occasion of Armed Forces Day 2009, the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces and their families.
Remains committed to supporting such members and families.
Encourages Americans to show their support and appreciation for such members on Armed Forces Day.
Commends the actions of private citizens and organizations who volunteer to support America's wounded warriors.
Expresses gratitude to such members for their service on behalf of the United States.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 263 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed420–0 | May 14, 2009 |
Cosponsors 70
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Apr 29, 2009 to May 13, 2009, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-HI | Neil Abercrombie | Original | Apr 29, 2009 |
| R-VA | Bob Goodlatte | Apr 30, 2009 | |
| R-CA | Brian P. Bilbray | Apr 30, 2009 | |
| D-NY | Carolyn B. Maloney | Apr 30, 2009 | |
| R-WA | Cathy McMorris Rodgers | Apr 30, 2009 | |
| D-OK | Dan Boren | Apr 30, 2009 | |
| R-CA | Dana Rohrabacher | Apr 30, 2009 | |
| R-CA | Daniel E. Lungren | Apr 30, 2009 | |
| R-CA | Devin Nunes | Apr 30, 2009 | |
| R-AK | Don Young | Apr 30, 2009 | |
| D-NJ | Donald M. Payne | Apr 30, 2009 | |
| R-CO | Doug Lamborn | Apr 30, 2009 | |
| R-CA | Edward R. Royce | Apr 30, 2009 | |
| D-NY | Eric J. J. Massa | Apr 30, 2009 | |
| D-AZ | Gabrielle Giffords | Apr 30, 2009 |
Actions 11
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 22, 2009Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
- May 14, 2009Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5607)
- May 14, 2009Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- May 14, 2009On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 263). (text: CR 5/13/2009 H5530)
- May 14, 2009Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 263).(text: CR 5/13/2009 H5530)
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- May 14, 2009Engrossed in House
- Apr 29, 2009Introduced in House
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