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S.J.Res.32 / 111th Congress

A joint resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War and reaffirming the United States-Korea alliance.

Became Public Law No: 111-201.

Official summary

Version 49 · Public Law · Jul 7, 2010

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

Recognizes the historical importance of the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War, which began on June 25, 1950.

Honors the noble service and sacrifice of the U.S. Armed Forces and the armed forces of allied countries that served in Korea since 1950 to the present.

Encourages all Americans to participate in commemorative activities to pay solemn tribute to, and to never forget, the veterans of the Korean War.

Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to its alliance with the Republic of Korea for the betterment of peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula.

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Who introduced it

Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] · R–NC

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    11 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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    1. Became Public Law No: 111-201.

    2. Became Public Law No: 111-201.

    3. Signed by President.

    4. Signed by President.

    5. Presented to President.

    6. Presented to President.

    7. Cleared for White House.

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

    9. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4707)

    10. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4707)

    11. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S.J. Res. 32.

    12. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4707-4709)

    13. Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.

    14. Held at the desk.

    15. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    16. Received in the House.

    17. Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5044-5045; text as passed Senate: CR S5044-5045)

    18. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5044-5045; text as passed Senate: CR S5044-5045)

    19. Introduced in Senate

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