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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding coming together as a Nation and ceasing all work or other activity for a moment of remembrance beginning at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on…

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding coming together as a Nation and ceasing all work or other activity for a moment of remembrance beginning at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on September 11, 2011, in honor of the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks committed against the United States on September 11, 2001.

Introduced: July 7, 2011 See on congress.gov
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Recognizes September 11, 2011, as a day of solemn commemoration of the events of September 11, 2001, and as a day to come together as a nation.

Offers deepest and most sincere condolences to the families, friends, 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 countless others who aided the innocent victims of those attacks and, in doing so, bravely risked and often gave their own lives.

Recognizes the valiant service, actions, and sacrifices of U.S. personnel, including members of the Armed Forces and their families, to support the cause of freedom and defend the security of the United States.

Reaffirms that the people of the United States will never forget the challenges our country endured on and since September 11, 2001, and will work tirelessly to defeat those who attacked the United States.

Calls upon all people and institutions of the United States, on the 10th anniversary of this tragic day in U.S. history, to observe a moment of remembrance on September 11, 2011.

Encourages the observance of the moment of remembrance to last for one minute beginning at 1:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

What's happening now July 7, 2011

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4455)

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 24
All 24 Democratic 15 Republican 8 Independent 1
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Barrasso, John
Wyoming · Jul 21, 2011
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Bennet, Michael F.
Colorado · Jul 20, 2011
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Boozman, John
Arkansas · Jul 20, 2011
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Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Jul 20, 2011
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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Jul 19, 2011
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Coons, Christopher A.
Delaware · Jul 19, 2011
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Cornyn, John
Texas · Jul 19, 2011
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Jul 19, 2011
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Hoeven, John
North Dakota · Jul 19, 2011
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Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Jul 19, 2011
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Jul 19, 2011
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Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · Jul 19, 2011
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Jul 19, 2011
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Jul 18, 2011
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Jul 18, 2011
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Jul 18, 2011
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Jul 18, 2011
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Jul 18, 2011
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · Jul 18, 2011
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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Jul 18, 2011
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Jul 7, 2011
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Jul 7, 2011
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Jul 7, 2011
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Warner, Mark R.
Virginia · Jul 7, 2011
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 228: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding coming together as a Nation and ceasing all work or other activity for a moment of remembrance beginning at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on September 11, 2011, in honor of the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks committed against the United States on September 11, 2001.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-SRES-228/
MLA
"S. Res. 228: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding coming together as a Nation and ceasing all work or other activity for a moment of remembrance beginning at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on September 11, 2011, in honor of the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks committed against the United States on September 11, 2001.." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-SRES-228/.
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S. Res. 228, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-SRES-228/.
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[S. Res. 228: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding coming together as a Nation and ceasing all work or other activity for a moment of remembrance beginning at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on September 11, 2011, in honor of the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks committed against the United States on September 11, 2001.](https://openamerica.io/bill/112-SRES-228/)
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