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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Oct 1, 2009
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Commends the public servants of the federal agencies for their contributions to homeland security.
Salutes the efforts of government officials, the private sector, and citizens across the country to prevent, deter, protect against, and prepare to respond to potential acts of terrorism.
Expresses appreciation for the commitment of law enforcement and emergency response personnel in preventing and preparing to respond to acts of terrorism.
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Preparedness Month as they relate to the threat of terrorism.
People & committees
Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-11] · D–NY
Legislative record
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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 voice vote. (text: CR 9/30/2009 H10078)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 9/30/2009 H10078)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10433)
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Clarke objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 731.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10078-10080)
Ms. Clarke moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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