HRES 989
109th Congress
House
International Affairs
Armed Forces and National Security
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Europe
Law enforcement officers
Terrorism
United Kingdom
Commending the United Kingdom for its efforts in the War on Terror, and for other purposes.
Introduced: September 7, 2006
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Sep 26, 2006
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 26, 2006
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 3 (Roll no. 483). (text: CR 9/25/2006 H7324)
Sep 26, 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): 412 - 3 (Roll no. 483).(text: CR 9/25/2006 H7324)
Sep 26, 2006
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7465-7466)
Sep 25, 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.
Sep 25, 2006
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 989.
Sep 25, 2006
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7324-7325)
Sep 25, 2006
Mr. Poe moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Sep 21, 2006
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sep 21, 2006
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 12, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats.
Sep 7, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Sep 7, 2006
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2006 | House · vote #483 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 412–3 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Commends: (1) the United Kingdom's law enforcement authorities on their action to prevent acts of terror on trans-Atlantic flights; and (2) the United Kingdom's intelligence community for its outstanding work in identifying the citizens seeking to carry out such acts.
Condemns those that would use acts of violence against innocent civilians to spread a message of hate and intolerance.
Urges U.S. allies in the Global War on Terror to remain steadfast in the execution of this important mission.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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