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H.J.Res.86 / 111th Congress

Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War and reaffirming the United States-Korea alliance.

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Official summary

Version 36 · Passed House amended · Jun 17, 2010

Recognizes the historical importance of the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War, which began on June 25, 1950.

Honors the noble service and sacrifice of the U.S. Armed Forces and the armed forces of allied countries that served in Korea since 1950 to the present.

Encourages all Americans to participate in commemorative activities to pay solemn tribute to, and to never forget, the veterans of the Korean War.

Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to its alliance with the Republic of Korea for the betterment of peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] · D–NY

Committees

  • Foreign Relations Committee
  • Veterans' Affairs Committee
  • Armed Services Committee
  • Foreign Affairs Committee
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Actions

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  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 6/16/2010 H4559-4560)

  4. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 6/16/2010 H4559-4560)

  5. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4618)

  6. At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Faleomavaega objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

  7. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 86.

  8. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4559-4564)

  9. Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended.

  10. Referred to House Veterans' Affairs

  11. Referred to House Armed Services

  12. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  13. Referred to House Foreign Affairs

  14. Introduced in House

  15. Introduced in House

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