HRES 989 109th Congress House

Commending the United Kingdom for its efforts in the War on Terror, and for other purposes.

Introduced: September 13, 2006 See on congress.gov

International Affairs Armed Forces and National SecurityCommemorationsCongressional tributesCrime and Law Enforcement

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EuropeLaw enforcement officersTerrorismUnited Kingdom

Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Agreed to (House)

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

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 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Sep 26, 2006	House · vote #483	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Passed	412–3	See who voted →

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Latest action September 26, 2006

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

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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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Committees of jurisdiction 2

Europe Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Foreign Affairs Committee
Foreign Affairs Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 6

Calvert, Ken

California · Sep 25, 2006

Diaz-Balart, Mario

Florida · Sep 25, 2006

TIAHRT, TODD

· Sep 13, 2006

Wilson, Joe

South Carolina · Sep 13, 2006

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