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H.Res.1740 / 111th Congress

Recognizing and honoring the National Guard on the occasion of its 374rd anniversary.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Official summary

Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Nov 30, 2010

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Thanks the members of the National Guard for their service in response to the attacks on September 11, 2001, and their continuing role in homeland security and military operations.

Supports providing the National Guard with the necessary resources to ensure its readiness.

Expresses condolences and gratitude to the families of those members of the National Guard who have lost their lives through their dedication and commitment to the freedom and security of the United States while serving in the National Guard.

Honors and supports the compassionate, courageous, and dedicated members of the National Guard who serve a critical role in protecting the United States and its citizens' freedoms and treasured liberties.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] · R–OH

Committees

  • Armed Services Committee
57 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 404 - 0 (Roll no. 586). (text: CR H7696)

    House roll call 586 · Individual votes
  4. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 404 - 0 (Roll no. 586).(text: CR H7696)

    House roll call 586 · Individual votes
  5. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7703)

  6. At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Rogers (AL) 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.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. Res. 1740.

  8. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7696-7698)

  9. Mr. Garamendi moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

  10. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

  11. Introduced in House

  12. Introduced in House

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