HCONRES 261 110th Congress House Commemorations Alliances Anniversaries Armed Forces and National Security Coast guard Congressional tributes Government Operations and Politics History Marines Military history Military personnel Military strategy Naval operations Navy Roosevelt (Theodore) Administration Special days Warships

Commemorating the centennial anniversary of the sailing of the Navy's "Great White Fleet," launched by President Theodore Roosevelt on December 16, 1907, from Hampton Roads, Virginia, and returning there on February 22, 1909.

Introduced: November 15, 2007 See on congress.gov

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To President

Became law

Dec 20, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Dec 12, 2007

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Dec 11, 2007

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

Dec 11, 2007

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H15250-15251)

Dec 11, 2007

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H15250-15251)

Dec 11, 2007

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 261.

Dec 11, 2007

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15250-15252)

Dec 11, 2007

Mrs. Boyda (KS) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

Nov 15, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Nov 15, 2007

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Commemorates the wisdom of President Theodore Roosevelt in developing and launching the Great White Fleet.

Supports a one-time designation of a day to celebrate the 100th centennial of the Great White Fleet and the special role it played in building enduring friendships with important allies and partner nations.

Commends efforts by the Department of the Navy to: (1) maintain and strengthen our cooperative partnerships with foreign nations; (2) safeguard our nation's interests in the maritime domain; and (3) lead the development of a Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower.

Honors the sacrifices made and services rendered by the servicemembers of the Navy, Marine Corps, and the Coast Guard, and the civilians who constitute our maritime services.

What's happening now December 20, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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