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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Sep 8, 2005
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Extends the deepest sympathies of the House of Representatives to the thousands of innocent victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, their families, friends, and loved ones.
Honors the heroic actions and the sacrifices of U.S. military and civilian personnel and their families who have sacrificed much, including their lives and health, in defense of their country in the Global War on Terrorism.
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Honors the heroic actions of first responders, law enforcement personnel, state and local officials, volunteers, and others who aided the victims and, in so doing, bravely risked their own lives and long-term health.
Expresses thanks and gratitude to the foreign leaders and citizens of all nations who have assisted and continue to stand in solidarity with the United States against terrorism in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Discourages, in the strongest possible terms, any effort to confuse the Global War on Terrorism with a war on any people or any faith.
Reaffirms the commitment of the House to the Global War on Terrorism and to providing the U.S. armed forces with the resources and support to wage it effectively and safely.
Vows that the House will continue to take whatever actions necessary to identify, intercept, and disrupt terrorists and their activities.
Reaffirms that the American people will never forget the sacrifices made on September 11, 2001, and will never bow to terrorist demands.
People & committees
Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] · R–IL
Legislative record
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 6 (Roll no. 464). (text: CR H7774)
House roll call 464 · Individual votesPassed/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): 402 - 6 (Roll no. 464).(text: CR H7774)
House roll call 464 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7788)
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. Res. 427.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7774-7777)
Mr. Leach moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, the Judiciary, and Homeland Security, 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.
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, the Judiciary, and Homeland Security, 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.
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, the Judiciary, and Homeland Security, 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.
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, the Judiciary, and Homeland Security, 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.
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, the Judiciary, and Homeland Security, 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.
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, the Judiciary, and Homeland Security, 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.
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Introduced in House
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