HRES 688 108th Congress House

Commending the Government of Portugal and the Portuguese people for their long-standing friendship, stalwart leadership, and unwavering support of the United States in the effort to combat…

Official title: Commending the Government of Portugal and the Portuguese people for their long-standing friendship, stalwart leadership, and unwavering support of the United S… Show full official titleShow less

Introduced: June 25, 2004 See on congress.gov

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Introduced

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Reported out

Agreed to (House)

Jul 14, 2004

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jul 14, 2004

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5763)

Jul 14, 2004

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5763)

Jul 14, 2004

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 688.

Jul 14, 2004

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5763-5765)

Jul 14, 2004

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

Jun 22, 2004

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

Jun 22, 2004

Introduced in House

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Latest action July 14, 2004

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

States that the House of Representatives: (1) is grateful for the support of the people and Government of Portugal; (2) commends the Government of Portugal and the Portuguese people for their friendship, leadership, and support; (3) commends the bravery of all members of the Portuguese armed forces who have participated in the effort to bring an end to international terrorism; and (4) expects the unique friendship between the United States and Portugal to continue.

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Foreign Affairs Committee
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Cosponsors 8

Florida · Jun 25, 2004

Massachusetts · Jun 23, 2004

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APA

U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 688: Commending the Government of Portugal and the Portuguese people for their long-standing friendship, stalwart leadership, and unwavering support of the United States in the effort to combat international terrorism.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-688/

MLA

"H. Res. 688: Commending the Government of Portugal and the Portuguese people for their long-standing friendship, stalwart leadership, and unwavering support of the United States in the effort to combat international terrorism.." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-688/.

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H. Res. 688, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-688/.

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[H. Res. 688: Commending the Government of Portugal and the Portuguese people for their long-standing friendship, stalwart leadership, and unwavering support of the United States in the effort to combat international terrorism.](https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-688/)