H J Res 61 in Congressional Session 107

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H J Res 61

 

Title : Expressing the sense of the Senate and House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
9/13/2001--Passed House without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary) Condemns the terrorists who planned and carried out the September 11, 2001, attacks against the United States, as well as their sponsors. Extends condolences to the victims and their families, friends, and loved ones.Declares that Congress is certain that the people of the United States will stand united as our Nation begins the process of recovering and rebuilding in the aftermath of these attacks.Commends the heroic actions of the rescue workers, volunteers, and State and local officials who responded to these tragic events.Declares that these premeditated attacks struck not only at the people of America, but also at the symbols and structures of our economic and military strength, and that the United States is entitled to respond under international law.Expresses: (1) thanks to those foreign leaders and individuals who have expressed solidarity with the United States in the aftermath of the attacks and asks them to continue to stand with the United States in the war against international terrorism; (2) a commitment to support increased resources in the war to eradicate terrorism; and (3) support for the determination of the President to bring to justice and punish the perpetrators of these attacks and their sponsors.Declares September 12, 2001, to be a National Day of Unity and Mourning.

Votes

Title : Expressing the sense of the Senate and House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
3382001-09-13On Passage Expressing the sense of the Senate and House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on Sept. 11, 2001P

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H J Res 61
 
Bill Number : H J Res 61
Title : Expressing the sense of the Senate and House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001.
Sponsor: Rep Armey, Richard K. [TX-26] (introduced 9/12/2001)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Rep Gephardt, Richard A. [MO-3] - 9/12/2001

Other Info

Bill Number : H J Res 61
Title : Expressing the sense of the Senate and House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
 
9/12/2001 2:56pm:ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Armey asked unanimous consent that the joint resolution be debatable for 3 hours, equally divided and controlled; that the previous question be ordered on the joint resolution without intervening motion; and that after passage of the joint resolution when the House receives a message from the Senate announcing passage of a similar joint resolution, the House shall be considered to have adopted the Senate joint resolution. Agreed to without objection.
 
9/12/2001 2:56pm:Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5503-5590; text of measure as introduced: CR H5503)
 
9/12/2001 2:58pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with 3 hours of debate on H.J. Res. 61.
 
9/12/2001 5:30pm:DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H.J. Res. 61.
 
9/12/2001 7:00pm:DEBATE EXENSION - By unanimous consent, debate on H.J. Res. 61 was extended for an additional 2 hours.
 
9/12/2001 9:00pm:DEBATE EXTENSION - By unanimous consent, the debate on H.J. Res. 61 was extended for 2 additional hours.
 
9/12/2001 11:00pm:DEBATE EXTENSION - By unanimous consent, debate on H.J. Res. 61 was extended for an additional 30 minutes.
 
9/12/2001 11:38pm:DEBATE EXTENSION - By unanimous consent, debate on H.J. Res. 61 was extended for an additional 30 minutes.
 
9/13/2001 12:02am:DEBATE EXTENSION - By unanimous consent, debate on H.J. Res. 61 was extended for 30 additional minutes.
 
9/13/2001 12:45am:The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
 
9/13/2001 1:08am:On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 408 - 0 (Roll no. 338).
 
9/13/2001 1:08am:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
 
9/13/2001 1:09am:Laid on the table. See S.J. Res. 22 for further action.