HCONRES 177
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Recognizing and commending the members of the United States Armed Forces and their leaders, and the allies of the United States and their armed forces, who participated in Operation Enduring Freedom…
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Jun 5, 2003
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Jun 4, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 4, 2003
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 2, 8 Present (Roll no. 237). (text: CR H4883-4885)
Jun 4, 2003
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4919-4920)
Jun 4, 2003
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 4, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 177.
Jun 4, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4883-4892)
Jun 4, 2003
Mr. Hunter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
May 13, 2003
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
May 13, 2003
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2003 | House · vote #237 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 406–2 | See who voted → |
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Commends: (1) President Bush, Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld, and U.S. Central Command commander General Franks for their planning and execution of successful military campaigns in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom; (2) the members of the U.S. armed forces who participated in such operations; and (3) Department of Defense civilian employees, civilian contractors, and defense contractor personnel whose skills made possible the equipping of the armed forcesr.
Expresses: (1) the Nation's gratitude to the 21 allies in Operation Enduring Freedom and to the 49 coalition members in Operation Iraqi Freedom; and (2) sympathy and condolences to the families and friends of the members of U.S. and coalition forces who have been injured, wounded, or killed during those operations.
Calls upon communities across the Nation to prepare appropriate ceremonies to honor and welcome home the members of the armed forces participating in such operations and to recognize their contributions to U.S. homeland security and to the Global War on Terrorism.
Recommits the United States to ensuring the safety of the U.S. homeland, to preventing weapons of mass destruction from reaching the hands of terrorists, and to helping the people of Iraq and Afghanistan build free democratic societies.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 177: Recognizing and commending the members of the United States Armed Forces and their leaders, and the allies of the United States and their armed forces, who participated in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq and recognizing the continuing dedication of military families and employers and defense civilians and contractors and the countless communities and patriotic organizations that lent their support to the Armed Forces during those operations.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HCONRES-177/
"H. Con. Res. 177: Recognizing and commending the members of the United States Armed Forces and their leaders, and the allies of the United States and their armed forces, who participated in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq and recognizing the continuing dedication of military families and employers and defense civilians and contractors and the countless communities and patriotic organizations that lent their support to the Armed Forces during those operations.." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HCONRES-177/.
H. Con. Res. 177, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HCONRES-177/.
[H. Con. Res. 177: Recognizing and commending the members of the United States Armed Forces and their leaders, and the allies of the United States and their armed forces, who participated in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq and recognizing the continuing dedication of military families and employers and defense civilians and contractors and the countless communities and patriotic organizations that lent their support to the Armed Forces during those operations.](https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HCONRES-177/)