Honoring the members of the crew of the guided missile destroyer U.S.S. COLE (DDG-67) who were killed or wounded in the terrorist bombing attack on that vessel in Aden, Yemen, on October 12, 2000, expressing the sympathies of the House of Representatives to the families of those crew members, commending the ship's crew for their heroic damage control efforts, and condemning the bombing of that ship.

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

H.Res.631 through Congress

H.Res.631 is considered only in the House.

HouseOct 18, 2000Agreed to the resolution386–0View vote

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Separate related Senate measures (1)

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Related Senate measure: S.Res.378 A resolution honoring the members of the crew of the guided missile destroyer U.S.S. COLE (DDG-67) who were killed or wounded in the terrorist bombing attack on that vessel in Aden, Yemen, on October 12, 2000, expressing the sympathies of the Senate to the families of those crew members, commending the ship's crew for their heroic damage control efforts, and condemning the bombing of that ship.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Oct 17, 2000

Honors the members of the crew of the U.S.S. COLE who died or were wounded as a result of the terrorist attack on such ship in Aden, Yemen on October 12, 2000. Extends sympathy to their families. Commends the ship's crew for their heroic damage control efforts. Condemns the attack as an unprovoked and cowardly act of terrorism.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Spence, Floyd [R-SC-2] · R–SC

Committees

Armed Services Committee

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Legislative record

Actions

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Oct 18, 2000
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 18, 2000
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 386 - 0 (Roll no. 531). (text: CR H10070)
House roll call 531 · Individual votes
Oct 18, 2000
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 386 - 0 (Roll no. 531).(text: CR H10070)
House roll call 531 · Individual votes
Oct 18, 2000
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Oct 18, 2000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 631.
Oct 18, 2000
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10070-10081)
Oct 18, 2000
Mr. Spence asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Oct 18, 2000
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
Oct 18, 2000
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
Oct 17, 2000
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Oct 17, 2000
Introduced in House
Oct 17, 2000
Introduced in House

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Engrossed in House · Oct 18, 2000 Formatted Text PDF
Introduced in House · Oct 17, 2000 Formatted Text PDF

Related bills identified by Congress.gov

SRES 378 · A resolution honoring the members of the crew of the guided missile destroyer U.S.S. COLE (DDG-67) who were killed or wounded in the terrorist bombing attack on that vessel in Aden, Yemen, on October 12, 2000, expressing the sympathies of the Senate to the families of those crew members, commending the ship's crew for their heroic damage control efforts, and condemning the bombing of that ship.

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Analyze H.Res.631 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.631, 106th Congress: Honoring the members of the crew of the guided missile destroyer U.S.S. COLE (DDG-67) who were killed or wounded in the terrorist bombing attack on that vessel in Aden, Yemen, on October 12, 2000, expressing the sympathies of the House of Representatives to the families of those crew members, commending the ship's crew for their heroic damage control efforts, and condemning the bombing of that ship.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-resolution/631

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2000-10-18.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/hres631/BILLS-106hres631eh.htm

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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.631 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.

Fairness and public impact

Progressive lens

Examine H.Res.631 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.631, 106th Congress: Honoring the members of the crew of the guided missile destroyer U.S.S. COLE (DDG-67) who were killed or wounded in the terrorist bombing attack on that vessel in Aden, Yemen, on October 12, 2000, expressing the sympathies of the House of Representatives to the families of those crew members, commending the ship's crew for their heroic damage control efforts, and condemning the bombing of that ship.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-resolution/631

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2000-10-18.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/hres631/BILLS-106hres631eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:19:19Z. 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.631 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.

Institutions and government scope

Conservative lens

Examine H.Res.631 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.631, 106th Congress: Honoring the members of the crew of the guided missile destroyer U.S.S. COLE (DDG-67) who were killed or wounded in the terrorist bombing attack on that vessel in Aden, Yemen, on October 12, 2000, expressing the sympathies of the House of Representatives to the families of those crew members, commending the ship's crew for their heroic damage control efforts, and condemning the bombing of that ship.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-resolution/631

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2000-10-18.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/hres631/BILLS-106hres631eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:19:19Z. 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.631 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.

Individual rights and government power

Liberty lens

Examine H.Res.631 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.

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Discuss H.Res.631, 106th Congress: Honoring the members of the crew of the guided missile destroyer U.S.S. COLE (DDG-67) who were killed or wounded in the terrorist bombing attack on that vessel in Aden, Yemen, on October 12, 2000, expressing the sympathies of the House of Representatives to the families of those crew members, commending the ship's crew for their heroic damage control efforts, and condemning the bombing of that ship.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-resolution/631

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2000-10-18.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/hres631/BILLS-106hres631eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:19:19Z. 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.631 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.