Honoring the pilots of United States commercial air carriers who volunteer to participate in the Federal flight deck officer program.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Dec 22, 2005
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes that volunteer pilots in the federal flight deck officer program are consummate quiet professionals that embody what is best in our national character.
Applauds them for taking a stand against those who seek to harm the United States through acts of terrorism in the air.
Expresses appreciation to such pilots on behalf of all U.S. citizens for their ongoing contribution to the security of the Nation and its air transportation system.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Passed/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): 413 - 2 (Roll no. 614).(text: CR H11118)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11118)
At 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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 196.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11118-11120)
Mr. Pearce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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Introduced in House
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