Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces both at home and abroad.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

H.Res.698 through Congress

H.Res.698 is considered only in the House.

HouseMar 14, 2006Agreed to the resolutionVoice voteOfficial record

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Related Senate measure: S.Res.394 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that all people in the United States should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 28, 2006

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence (on March 26, 2006, National Support the Troops Day) to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the U.S. Armed Forces both at home and abroad.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-9] · R–MI

Committees

Armed Services Committee

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Legislative record

Actions

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Mar 20, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Mar 14, 2006
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 14, 2006
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H882)
Mar 14, 2006
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H882)
Mar 14, 2006
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 698.
Mar 14, 2006
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H882-884)
Mar 14, 2006
Mrs. Drake moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Feb 28, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Feb 28, 2006
Introduced in House
Feb 28, 2006
Introduced in House

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SRES 394 · A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that all people in the United States should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad.

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Analyze H.Res.698 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.698, 109th Congress: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces both at home and abroad.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-resolution/698

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2006-03-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/hres698/BILLS-109hres698eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Analyze H.Res.698 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.698, 109th Congress: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces both at home and abroad.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-resolution/698

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2006-03-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/hres698/BILLS-109hres698eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z. 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.698 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.698, 109th Congress: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces both at home and abroad.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-resolution/698

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2006-03-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/hres698/BILLS-109hres698eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z. 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.698 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.698, 109th Congress: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces both at home and abroad.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-resolution/698

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2006-03-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/hres698/BILLS-109hres698eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z. 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.698 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.