HRES 731
109th Congress
House
Commemorations
Armed Forces and National Security
Associations, institutions, etc.
Cemeteries and funerals
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congressional tributes
Motorcycles
Public demonstrations
Transportation and Public Works
War casualties
Commending the Patriot Guard Riders for shielding mourning military families from protesters and preserving the memory of fallen service members at funerals.
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10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 20, 2006
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 20, 2006
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 293). (text: CR H4228)
Jun 20, 2006
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): 418 - 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 293).(text: CR H4228)
Jun 20, 2006
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4244-4245)
Jun 20, 2006
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 20, 2006
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 731.
Jun 20, 2006
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4228-4231)
Jun 20, 2006
Mrs. Drake moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Mar 16, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Mar 16, 2006
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2006 | House · vote #293 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 418–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Expresses appreciation to the Patriot Guard Riders who: (1) attend military funerals across the country to show respect for fallen members of the Armed Forces and, when needed, shield mourning family members and friends of the deceased from war protesters who interrupt, or threaten to interrupt, the dignity of a funeral; and (2) in so doing, help preserve the memory and honor of the nation's fallen heroes.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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