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H. Res. 1420 110th Congress House

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

Introduced: September 9, 2008 Introduced by: Steny H. Hoyer Democratic · Maryland See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Sep 11, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 11, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 586). (text: CR H8025-8026)
Sep 11, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8044-8045)
Sep 11, 2008
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 11, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1420.
Sep 11, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8025-8038)
Sep 11, 2008
Mr. Hoyer moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Sep 9, 2008
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, 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 9, 2008
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 11, 2008 House · vote #586 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 402–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action September 11, 2008

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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

Recognizes September 11 as a day of solemn commemoration.

Extends deepest condolences to friends, families, and loved ones of the innocent victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Honors the heroic service, actions, and sacrifices of first responders, law enforcement personnel, state and local officials, volunteers and others who aided the victims and, in doing so, risked and often sacrificed their own lives.

Expresses gratitude to foreign leaders and citizens who have assisted and continue to assist the United States against terrorism.

Asserts that the war on terrorism is not a war on any nation, people, or faith.

Recognizes the heroic service, actions, and sacrifices of U.S. Armed Forces and civilian personnel in the defense against terrorists and their supporters.

Vows to continue to identify, intercept, and defeat terrorists.

Reaffirms that the American people will never forget the sacrifices made on and since September 11, 2001, and will defeat those who attacked the United States through our shared determination, spirit, and embrace of democratic values.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 1420: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1420/
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"H. Res. 1420: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1420/.
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H. Res. 1420, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1420/.
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