Condemning the murder of Army Private William Long and the wounding of Army Private Quinton Ezeagwula, who were shot outside the Army Navy Career Center in Little Rock, Arkansas on June 1, 2009.

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

H.Res.515 through Congress

H.Res.515 is considered only in the House.

HouseJun 9, 2009Agreed to the resolutionVoice voteOfficial record

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Separate related Senate measures (1)

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Related Senate measure: S.Res.186 A resolution condemning the murder of Army Private William Andrew "Andy" Long and the wounding of Army Private Quinton Ezeagwula, who were shot outside the Army-Navy Career Center in Little Rock, Arkansas on June 1, 2009.

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Official summary

Version 36 · Passed House amended · Jun 9, 2009

Offers the condolences of the House of Representatives to the family of Private William Long (who was shot outside the Army Navy Career Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, on June 1, 2009).

Hopes for a full recovery for Private Quinton Ezeagwula (who was wounded in the shooting).

Urges that the perpetrator or perpetrators of this senseless shooting be brought to justice.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-2] · R–AZ

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Judiciary Committee

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Jun 9, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 9, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6334)
Jun 9, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6334)
Jun 9, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 515.
Jun 9, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6332-6335)
Jun 9, 2009
Mr. Nadler (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jun 8, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 6/9/2009 H6332)
Jun 8, 2009
Introduced in House
Jun 8, 2009
Introduced in House

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SRES 186 · A resolution condemning the murder of Army Private William Andrew "Andy" Long and the wounding of Army Private Quinton Ezeagwula, who were shot outside the Army-Navy Career Center in Little Rock, Arkansas on June 1, 2009.

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Analyze H.Res.515 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.515, 111th Congress: Condemning the murder of Army Private William Long and the wounding of Army Private Quinton Ezeagwula, who were shot outside the Army Navy Career Center in Little Rock, Arkansas on June 1, 2009.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/515

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2009-06-09.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres515/BILLS-111hres515eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-02T16:19:29Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Analyze H.Res.515 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.515, 111th Congress: Condemning the murder of Army Private William Long and the wounding of Army Private Quinton Ezeagwula, who were shot outside the Army Navy Career Center in Little Rock, Arkansas on June 1, 2009.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/515

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2009-06-09.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres515/BILLS-111hres515eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-02T16:19:29Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.515 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Res.515, 111th Congress: Condemning the murder of Army Private William Long and the wounding of Army Private Quinton Ezeagwula, who were shot outside the Army Navy Career Center in Little Rock, Arkansas on June 1, 2009.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/515

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2009-06-09.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres515/BILLS-111hres515eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-02T16:19:29Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.515 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.515, 111th Congress: Condemning the murder of Army Private William Long and the wounding of Army Private Quinton Ezeagwula, who were shot outside the Army Navy Career Center in Little Rock, Arkansas on June 1, 2009.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/515

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2009-06-09.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres515/BILLS-111hres515eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-02T16:19:29Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.515 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.