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H. Res. 994 109th Congress House

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the fifth anniversary of the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001.

Introduced: September 12, 2006 See on congress.gov
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Agreed to (House)
Sep 13, 2006
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 395 - 22, 1 Present (Roll no. 440). (text: CR H6461-6462)
Sep 13, 2006
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 13, 2006
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H6497)
Sep 13, 2006
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 996, the House proceeded with 4 hours of debate on H. Res. 994.
Sep 13, 2006
Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 994 with 4 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. During consideration of House Resolution 994, pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the resolution to a time designated by the Speaker.
Sep 13, 2006
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 996. (consideration: CR H6461-6497)
Sep 13, 2006
Rule H. Res. 996 passed House.
Sep 12, 2006
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 996 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 994 with 4 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. During consideration of House Resolution 994, pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the resolution to a time designated by the Speaker.
Sep 12, 2006
Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on International Relations, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Homeland Security, the Judiciary, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 12, 2006
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 13, 2006 House · vote #440 On Agreeing to the Resolution Passed 395–22 See who voted →
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 Latest action September 13, 2006

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 395 - 22, 1 Present (Roll no. 440). (text: CR H6461-6462)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the House: (1) continues to recognize September 11, 2001, as a day to remember and mourn and encourages Americans to make such day a day of national service; (2) extends sympathies to family members and loved ones of the victims of September 11; (3) honors the heroism of those who risked their lives and health to aid the victims of the September 11 attacks; (4) extends gratitude to those serving in the global war on terrorism and to foreign nations who are assisting the United States in fighting such war; (5) vows to remain vigilant in the fight to win the global war on terrorism; and (6) reaffirms the commitment of the American people to remember the tragedy of September 11 and to continue to fight the war on terrorism.

 Related & companion bills 1
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 994: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the fifth anniversary of the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-994/
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"H. Res. 994: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the fifth anniversary of the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-994/.
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H. Res. 994, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-994/.
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