HRES 56
108th Congress
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World War II
Supporting the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of the events surrounding…
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Agreed to (House)
Mar 4, 2004
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 0 (Roll no. 41).(text: CR 3/3/2004 H778)
Mar 4, 2004
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 4, 2004
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H841-842)
Mar 3, 2004
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H778-784)
Mar 3, 2004
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.
Mar 3, 2004
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 56.
Mar 3, 2004
Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Feb 3, 2004
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-410.
Feb 3, 2004
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 143.
Jan 28, 2004
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jan 28, 2004
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 20, 2004
Subcommittee on the Constitution Discharged.
Mar 6, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Feb 5, 2003
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2004 | House · vote #41 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 404–0 | See who voted → |
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Recognizes the historical significance of February 19, 1942, the date Executive Order 9066 was signed by President Roosevelt, restricting the freedom of Japanese Americans, German Americans, and Italian Americans, and legal resident aliens through required identification cards, travel restrictions, seizure of personal property, and internment. Supports recognizing those events on a National Day of Remembrance.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 56: Supporting the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of the events surrounding the restriction, exclusion, and internment of individuals and families during World War II.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-56/
"H. Res. 56: Supporting the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of the events surrounding the restriction, exclusion, and internment of individuals and families during World War II.." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-56/.
H. Res. 56, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-56/.
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