H J Res 65 in Congressional Session 106

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H J Res 65

 

Title : Commending the World War II veterans who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and for other purposes.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
10/5/1999--Passed House amended.    (There are 2 other summaries) Commends the veterans of the United States Army, the British Army, and military forces of other Allied nations who fought during World War II in the German Ardennes offensive known as the Battle of the Bulge. Honors those who gave their lives during that battle. Authorizes the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to honor the veterans of the Battle of the Bulge with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Calls upon the President to reaffirm the bonds of friendship between the United States and both Belgium and Luxembourg.

Votes

Title : Commending the World War II veterans who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and for other purposes.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
4751999-10-05Suspend the rules and pass, as amended Commending Battle of the Bulge VeteransP

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H J Res 65
 
Bill Number : H J Res 65
Title : Commending the World War II veterans who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Smith, Christopher H. [NJ-4] (introduced 8/5/1999)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Rep Baker, Richard H. [LA-6] - 9/21/1999

    Rep Ballenger, Cass [NC-10] - 9/21/1999

    Rep Barrett, Thomas M. [WI-5] - 9/23/1999

    Rep Bass, Charles F. [NH-2] - 9/24/1999

    Rep Bereuter, Doug [NE-1] - 9/23/1999

    Rep Berkley, Shelley [NV-1] - 9/21/1999

    Rep Bilirakis, Michael [FL-9] - 9/21/1999

    Rep Brown, Corrine [FL-3] - 9/21/1999

    Rep Buyer, Steve [IN-5] - 9/21/1999

    Rep Carson, Julia [IN-10] - 9/21/1999

    Rep Danner, Pat [MO-6] - 9/27/1999

    Rep Dingell, John D. [MI-16] - 9/21/1999

    Rep Doyle, Michael F. [PA-18] - 9/21/1999

    Rep Evans, Lane [IL-17] - 8/5/1999

    Rep Everett, Terry [AL-2] - 9/22/1999

    Rep Filner, Bob [CA-50] - 9/22/1999

    Rep Gejdenson, Sam [CT-2] - 9/27/1999

    Rep Gibbons, Jim [NV-2] - 9/22/1999

    Rep Gilman, Benjamin A. [NY-20] - 9/21/1999

    Rep Gutierrez, Luis V. [IL-4] - 9/21/1999

    Rep Hall, Ralph M. [TX-4] - 9/21/1999

    Rep Hansen, James V. [UT-1] - 9/21/1999

    Rep Hayworth, J. D. [AZ-6] - 9/21/1999

    Rep Hyde, Henry J. [IL-6] - 9/27/1999

    Rep LaHood, Ray [IL-18] - 9/22/1999

    Rep Lantos, Tom [CA-12] - 9/27/1999

    Rep McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [CA-25] - 9/21/1999

    Rep Moran, Jerry [KS-1] - 9/21/1999

    Rep Peterson, Collin C. [MN-7] - 9/21/1999

    Rep Reyes, Silvestre [TX-16] - 9/22/1999

    Rep Rodriguez, Ciro D. [TX-28] - 9/22/1999

    Rep Rogan, James E. [CA-27] - 9/30/1999

    Rep Rohrabacher, Dana [CA-45] - 9/27/1999

    Rep Shows, Ronnie [MS-4] - 9/21/1999

    Rep Simpson, Michael K. [ID-2] - 9/22/1999

    Rep Snyder, Vic [AR-2] - 9/22/1999

    Rep Spence, Floyd [SC-2] - 9/23/1999

    Rep Stearns, Cliff [FL-6] - 9/22/1999

    Rep Stump, Bob [AZ-3] - 8/5/1999

    Rep Tancredo, Thomas G. [CO-6] - 9/27/1999

    Rep Udall, Tom [NM-3] - 9/24/1999

    Rep Wolf, Frank R. [VA-10] - 9/23/1999

Other Info

Bill Number : H J Res 65
Title : Commending the World War II veterans who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and for other purposes.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
(Floor Actions/Congressional Record Page References)
 
8/5/1999:Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, 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.
 
8/5/1999:Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
 
9/22/1999:Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
 
9/22/1999:Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
 
8/5/1999:Referred to House International Relations
 
9/23/1999:Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
 
9/23/1999:Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
 
9/30/1999 6:08pm:Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 106-352, Part I.
 
9/30/1999 6:08pm:House Committee on International Relations Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 14, 1999.
 
10/5/1999 10:51am:Mr. Stump moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended.
 
10/5/1999 10:51am:Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9315-9328)
 
10/5/1999 10:51am:DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 65.
 
10/5/1999 11:10am: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.
 
10/5/1999 12:52pm:Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9339-9340)
 
10/5/1999 1:04pm:On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 475). (text: CR H9315-9316)
 
10/5/1999 1:04pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
 
10/6/1999:Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. 1
 
1/2/1999:Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. 1
 
1/2/1999:Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report. 1
 
1/2/1999:Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 371. 1
 
1/19/1999:Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14925-14926) 1
 
1/19/1999:Cleared for White House. 1
 
1/22/1999:Message on Senate action sent to the House. 1
 
1/30/1999:Presented to President. 1
 
2/7/1999:Signed by President. 1
 
2/7/1999:Became Public Law No: 106-142.