Honoring the sacrifice and courage of the six missing miners and three rescuers who were killed in the Crandall Canyon mine disaster in Utah, and recognizing the rescue crews for their outstanding efforts in the aftermath of the tragedies.

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.

HouseSep 5, 2007Agreed to the resolutionVoice voteOfficial record

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Separate related Senate measures (1)

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Related Senate measure: S.Res.312 A resolution honoring the sacrifice and courage of the 6 miners who were trapped, the 3 rescue workers who were killed, and the many others who were injured in the Crandall Canyon mine disaster in Utah, and recognizing the community and the rescue crews for their outstanding efforts in the aftermath of the tragedies.

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Official summary

Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Sep 5, 2007

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes: (1) Kerry Allred, Don Erickson, Juan Carlos Payan, Brandon Phillips, Manuel Sanchez, Jose Luis Hernandez, Gary Jensen, Brandon Kimber, and Dale "Bird" Black for their sacrifice in the Crandall Canyon, Utah, coal mine; and (2) the volunteers who participated in the rescue efforts and provided support for the miners' families during the rescue operations. Honors the long national heritage of coal mining families and supports the tradition for the future.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Matheson, Jim [D-UT-2] · D–UT

Committees

Education and Workforce Committee

2 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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Sep 5, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 5, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10117)
Sep 5, 2007
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10117)
Sep 5, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 631.
Sep 5, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10117-10119)
Sep 5, 2007
Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Sep 4, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Sep 4, 2007
Introduced in House
Sep 4, 2007
Introduced in House

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SRES 312 · A resolution honoring the sacrifice and courage of the 6 miners who were trapped, the 3 rescue workers who were killed, and the many others who were injured in the Crandall Canyon mine disaster in Utah, and recognizing the community and the rescue crews for their outstanding efforts in the aftermath of the tragedies.

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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, 110th Congress: Honoring the sacrifice and courage of the six missing miners and three rescuers who were killed in the Crandall Canyon mine disaster in Utah, and recognizing the rescue crews for their outstanding efforts in the aftermath of the tragedies.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/631

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2007-09-05.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres631/BILLS-110hres631eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z. 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.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, 110th Congress: Honoring the sacrifice and courage of the six missing miners and three rescuers who were killed in the Crandall Canyon mine disaster in Utah, and recognizing the rescue crews for their outstanding efforts in the aftermath of the tragedies.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/631

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2007-09-05.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres631/BILLS-110hres631eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z. 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.

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Discuss H.Res.631, 110th Congress: Honoring the sacrifice and courage of the six missing miners and three rescuers who were killed in the Crandall Canyon mine disaster in Utah, and recognizing the rescue crews for their outstanding efforts in the aftermath of the tragedies.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/631

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2007-09-05.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres631/BILLS-110hres631eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z. 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.

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Discuss H.Res.631, 110th Congress: Honoring the sacrifice and courage of the six missing miners and three rescuers who were killed in the Crandall Canyon mine disaster in Utah, and recognizing the rescue crews for their outstanding efforts in the aftermath of the tragedies.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/631

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2007-09-05.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres631/BILLS-110hres631eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z. 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.