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HRES 84 111th Congress House

Honoring the heroic actions of the pilot, crew, and rescuers of US Airways Flight 1549.

Introduced: January 26, 2009 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
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Agreed to (House)
Jan 26, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 26, 2009
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. 31). (text: CR H500)
Jan 26, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H505)
Jan 26, 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.
Jan 26, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 84.
Jan 26, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H500-504)
Jan 26, 2009
Mr. Costello moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jan 26, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jan 26, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Jan 26, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jan 26, 2009 House · vote #31 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 402–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action January 26, 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.)

Applauds the skill, quick thinking, and bravery of Captain Chesley B. Sullenberger III and First Officer Jeffrey B. Skiles of U.S. Airways Flight 1549.

Commends the quick response by flight attendants Doreen Welsh, Donna Dent, and Sheila Dail to prepare passengers for impact and rapid evacuation.

Praises the quick response from the boats, first responders, and private citizens that aided in the rescue of the passengers of Fight 1549.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HRES 75 Related bill Honoring Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger III and the crew of US Airways Flight 1549 for their heroism, calm under press…
  • SRES 17 Related bill A resolution recognizing and honoring Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger III, his co-pilot Jeffrey Skiles, the crewme…
 Bill text 2 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 3
Bordallo, Madeleine
· Jan 26, 2009
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Jan 26, 2009
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Jan 26, 2009
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Tonko, Paul
New York · Jan 26, 2009
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 84: Honoring the heroic actions of the pilot, crew, and rescuers of US Airways Flight 1549.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-84/
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"H. Res. 84: Honoring the heroic actions of the pilot, crew, and rescuers of US Airways Flight 1549.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-84/.
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H. Res. 84, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-84/.
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