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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Sep 9, 2009
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Recognizes September 11 as both a day to mourn and remember those taken from their loved ones and fellow citizens, and a day for the people of the United States to recommit to the nation and to each other.
Extends once again deepest sympathies to friends, families, and loved ones of the innocent victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
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Honors the heroic service and sacrifices of first responders, law enforcement personnel, state and local officials, volunteers and others who aided the victims and, in doing so, risked and often sacrificed their own lives and health.
Expresses gratitude to foreign leaders and citizens who have assisted and continue to assist the United States against the international scourge of terrorism.
Asserts that the fight against terrorism is not a war on any nation, people, or faith.
Recognizes the heroic service, actions, and sacrifices of U.S. Armed Forces and civilian personnel to defend their country against terrorists.
Vows to continue to identify, intercept, and defeat terrorists.
Calls on all Americans to renew their devotion to the universal ideals that make the nation great: freedom, pluralism, equality, and the rule of law.
People & committees
Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] · D–MD
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 693). (text: CR H9379)
House roll call 693 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 693).(text: CR H9379)
House roll call 693 · Individual votesReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9389)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 722.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9379-9387)
Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Referred to House Intelligence (Permanent)
Referred to House Homeland Security
Referred to House Judiciary
Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
Referred to House Armed Services
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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