HRES 259
111th Congress
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Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the House of Representatives for the acts of heroism and military achievement by the members of the United States Armed Forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and commending them for leadership and valor in an operation that helped bring an end to World War II.
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Became law
Jun 2, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 2, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6036)
Jun 2, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6036)
Jun 2, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 259.
Jun 2, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6036-6038)
Jun 2, 2009
Mr. Kratovil moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Apr 27, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Mar 18, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Mar 18, 2009
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Recognizes the 65th anniversary of the Allied amphibious landing on D-Day, June 6, 1944, at Normandy, France, during World War II.
Expresses gratitude and appreciation to the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who participated in Operation Overlord (the name of the D-Day operations).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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