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HRES 172 107th Congress House

Honoring John J. Downing, Brian Fahey, and Harry Ford, who lost their lives in the course of duty as firefighters.

Introduced: June 21, 2001 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
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Agreed to (House)
Jul 9, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization.
Jun 27, 2001
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 197). (text: CR H3628)
Jun 27, 2001
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 27, 2001
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3645)
Jun 27, 2001
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.
Jun 27, 2001
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 172.
Jun 27, 2001
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3628-3635)
Jun 27, 2001
Mrs. Davis, Jo Ann moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jun 19, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Jun 19, 2001
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 27, 2001 House · vote #197 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 424–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action July 9, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Honors John J. Downing, Brian Fahey, and Harry Ford, who lost their lives in the course of duty as firefighters, and recognizes them for their bravery and sacrifice.

Expresses condolences to their families.

Pledges the support of the House of Representatives to continue to work on behalf of all of the Nation's firefighters who risk their lives every day to ensure the safety of all Americans.

 Related & companion bills 1
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 Bill text 2 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 5
FROST, MARTIN
· Jun 25, 2001
HOUGHTON, AMO
· Jun 21, 2001
 D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Jun 21, 2001
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jun 21, 2001
 D
Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Jun 21, 2001
QUINN, JACK
· Jun 21, 2001
 D
Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Jun 21, 2001
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Jun 19, 2001
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 172: Honoring John J. Downing, Brian Fahey, and Harry Ford, who lost their lives in the course of duty as firefighters.. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HRES-172/
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"H. Res. 172: Honoring John J. Downing, Brian Fahey, and Harry Ford, who lost their lives in the course of duty as firefighters.." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HRES-172/.
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H. Res. 172, 107th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HRES-172/.
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[H. Res. 172: Honoring John J. Downing, Brian Fahey, and Harry Ford, who lost their lives in the course of duty as firefighters.](https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HRES-172/)
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