Commending the Government of Portugal and the Portuguese people for their long-standing friendship, stalwart leadership, and unwavering support of the United States in the effort to combat international terrorism.

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

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Official summary

Version 36 · Passed House amended · Jul 14, 2004

States that the House of Representatives: (1) is grateful for the support of the people and Government of Portugal; (2) commends the Government of Portugal and the Portuguese people for their friendship, leadership, and support; (3) commends the bravery of all members of the Portuguese armed forces who have participated in the effort to bring an end to international terrorism; and (4) expects the unique friendship between the United States and Portugal to continue.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-21] · R–CA

Committees

Foreign Affairs Committee

32 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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Jul 14, 2004
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 14, 2004
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5763)
Jul 14, 2004
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 H5763)
Jul 14, 2004
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 688.
Jul 14, 2004
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5763-5765)
Jul 14, 2004
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jun 22, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Jun 22, 2004
Introduced in House
Jun 22, 2004
Introduced in House

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Analyze H.Res.688 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.688, 108th Congress: Commending the Government of Portugal and the Portuguese people for their long-standing friendship, stalwart leadership, and unwavering support of the United States in the effort to combat international terrorism.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/688

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2004-07-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hres688/BILLS-108hres688eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:29:51Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Analyze H.Res.688 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.688, 108th Congress: Commending the Government of Portugal and the Portuguese people for their long-standing friendship, stalwart leadership, and unwavering support of the United States in the effort to combat international terrorism.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/688

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2004-07-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hres688/BILLS-108hres688eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:29:51Z. 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.688 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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Examine H.Res.688 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.688, 108th Congress: Commending the Government of Portugal and the Portuguese people for their long-standing friendship, stalwart leadership, and unwavering support of the United States in the effort to combat international terrorism.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/688

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2004-07-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hres688/BILLS-108hres688eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:29:51Z. 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.688 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.688, 108th Congress: Commending the Government of Portugal and the Portuguese people for their long-standing friendship, stalwart leadership, and unwavering support of the United States in the effort to combat international terrorism.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/688

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2004-07-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hres688/BILLS-108hres688eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:29:51Z. 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.688 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.