HRES 398 111th Congress House

Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift's success.

Introduced: May 12, 2009 See on congress.gov

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Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Agreed to (House)

Nov 3, 2009

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

Nov 3, 2009

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 367 - 0 (Roll no. 836). (text: CR 11/2/2009 H12160)

Nov 3, 2009

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12205-12206)

Nov 2, 2009

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.

Nov 2, 2009

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 398.

Nov 2, 2009

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12160-12162)

Nov 2, 2009

Mr. Walz moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

May 4, 2009

Referred to House Armed Services

May 4, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.

May 4, 2009

Referred to House Veterans' Affairs

May 4, 2009

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Nov 3, 2009	House · vote #836	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Passed	367–0	See who voted →

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Latest action November 3, 2009

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 the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift (humanitarian airlift operation) and commends all of the operation's U.S. veterans for their valor and determination.

Honors the veterans of the Airlift who lost their lives during the operation.

Commends the spirit of collaboration which characterized the operation, involving both military and civilian aircraft and crews.

Honors the men and women of the military whose dedication upholds the legacy of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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Committees of jurisdiction 2

Armed Services Committee
House of Representatives
Veterans' Affairs Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 11

Aderholt, Robert B.

Alabama · Sep 25, 2009

Costa, Jim

California · Sep 25, 2009

Louisiana · Sep 25, 2009

Blackburn, Marsha

Tennessee · Jul 31, 2009

McCollum, Betty

Minnesota · Jun 8, 2009

Cole, Tom

Oklahoma · May 12, 2009

Smith, Christopher H.

New Jersey · May 12, 2009

Bilirakis, Gus M.

Florida · May 4, 2009

Faleomavaega, Eni

· May 4, 2009

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