Vote: Recognizing September 11 as a day of rememberance, extending sympathies to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and their families, honoring the heroic actions of our nation's first responders and Armed Forces, and reaffirming the commitment to defending the people of the United States against any and all future challenges. (H RES 643)

Summary:

9/10/2007--Passed House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Recognizes September 11 as a day to remember those who died in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Extends deepest sympathies to the innocent victims of those attacks and honors the first responders and others who aided the victims.Expresses gratitude to the foreign leaders and citizens who have assisted and who continue to stand in solidarity with the United States against terrorism. Rejects any effort to confuse the war on terrorism with a war on any people or any faith.Honors the U.S. military, intelligence, and diplomatic personnel who have sacrificed much in defense of their country against terrorism. Expresses a commitment to providing such personnel with the resources necessary to defeat terrorists and their supporters. Reaffirms the commitment to defend the American people from all future challenges.

Text of Legislation:

HRES 643 IH

111th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. RES. 643

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any major health care reform bill considered on the floor should be available for viewing.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 14, 2009

Mr. GRIFFITH submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules

RESOLUTION

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any major health care reform bill considered on the floor should be available for viewing.

Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that, due to the potential for tremendous change to our Nation’s health care system, any major health care reform bill that comes to the floor of the House of Representatives in final form should be available to Members to view in hardcopy for a week prior to the final vote on such bill.

Full Text of Legislation

Subject Name:

Commemorations

Armed forces

Congressional tributes

Diplomats

Intelligence activities

Intelligence services

International affairs

International cooperation

Law enforcement officers

Medical care

Medicine

Military personnel

Paramedical personnel

Police

September 11, 2001

Terrorism

Victims of terrorism

War

All Actions:

Actions Date

Action Text

9/10/2007

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

9/10/2007

Considered under suspension of the rules.

9/10/2007

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 643.

9/10/2007

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.

9/10/2007

Considered as unfinished business.

9/10/2007

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 334 - 1 (Roll no. 866).

Titles:

Recognizing September 11 as a day of rememberance, extending sympathies to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and their families, honoring the heroic actions of our nation's first responders and Armed Forces, and reaffirming the commitment to defending the people of the United States against any and all future challenges.

Committee:

Committees not available.

Related Bill Details:

S.RES.656

Amendments

Amendments not available.