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Version 36 · Passed House amended · Nov 21, 2003
Condemns the terrorist attacks in Istanbul, Turkey, on November 15 and 20, 2003. Expresses condolences to the families of the individuals murdered in the attacks and expresses sympathies to the individuals injured. Conveys hope for the rapid and complete recovery of all such injured individuals.
Expresses: (1) condolences to the people and governments of the Turkish Republic and of the United Kingdom over the losses they have suffered; and (2) solidarity with the United Kingdom, the Turkish Republic, and all other countries which stand united against terrorism and which work together to bring to justice the perpetrators of these and other terrorist attacks.
People & committees
Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23] · D–FL
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 657). (text: CR H12133)
House roll call 657 · Individual votesMotion 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, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 657).(text: CR H12133)
House roll call 657 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12172-12173)
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. 453.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12133-12137)
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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