HJRES 65
106th Congress
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World War II
Commending the World War II veterans who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and for other purposes.
Everywhere this bill has been
25 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 7, 1999
Signed by President.
Dec 7, 1999
Became Public Law No: 106-142.
Nov 30, 1999
Presented to President.
Nov 22, 1999
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 19, 1999
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S14925-14926)
Nov 19, 1999
Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14925-14926)
Nov 2, 1999
Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Nov 2, 1999
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 371.
Nov 2, 1999
Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Oct 6, 1999
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Oct 5, 1999
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9339-9340)
Oct 5, 1999
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 5, 1999
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 475). (text: CR H9315-9316)
Oct 5, 1999
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.
Oct 5, 1999
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 65.
Oct 5, 1999
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9315-9328)
Oct 5, 1999
Mr. Stump moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended.
Sep 30, 1999
House Committee on International Relations Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 14, 1999.
Sep 30, 1999
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 106-352, Part I.
Sep 23, 1999
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 23, 1999
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 22, 1999
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 22, 1999
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Aug 5, 1999
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, 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.
Aug 5, 1999
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 1999 | House · vote #475 | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 422–0 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
Commends the veterans of the United States Army, the British Army, and military forces of other Allied nations who fought during World War II in the German Ardennes offensive known as the Battle of the Bulge.
Honors those who gave their lives during that battle.
Authorizes the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to honor the veterans of the Battle of the Bulge with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
Calls upon the President to reaffirm the bonds of friendship between the United States and both Belgium and Luxembourg.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 106-142.
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Bill text
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- Enrolled Bill Formatted Text PDF
- Introduced in House Formatted Text PDF
- Public Law Formatted Text PDF
- Referred in Senate Formatted Text PDF
- Reported to Senate Formatted Text PDF
Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
2
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