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Condemning the terrorist attacks on Istanbul, Turkey, on November 15 and 20, 2003, expressing condolences to the families of the individuals murdered and expressing sympathies to the individuals injured in the terrorist attacks, and expressing solidarity with Turkey and the United Kingdom in the fight against terrorism.

Introduced: November 19, 2003 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
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Nov 21, 2003
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Nov 21, 2003
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 657). (text: CR H12133)
Nov 21, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 21, 2003
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 657).(text: CR H12133)
Nov 21, 2003
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12172-12173)
Nov 21, 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.
Nov 21, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 453.
Nov 21, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12133-12137)
Nov 21, 2003
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Nov 19, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Nov 19, 2003
Introduced in House
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DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 21, 2003 House · vote #657 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 4260 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Condemns the terrorist attacks in Istanbul, Turkey, on November 15 and 20, 2003. Expresses condolences to the families of the individuals murdered in the attacks and expresses sympathies to the individuals injured. Conveys hope for the rapid and complete recovery of all such injured individuals.

Expresses: (1) condolences to the people and governments of the Turkish Republic and of the United Kingdom over the losses they have suffered; and (2) solidarity with the United Kingdom, the Turkish Republic, and all other countries which stand united against terrorism and which work together to bring to justice the perpetrators of these and other terrorist attacks.

What's happening now November 21, 2003

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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