H Res 861 in Congressional Session 109

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H Res 861

 

Title : Declaring that the United States will prevail in the Global War on Terror, the struggle to protect freedom from the terrorist adversary.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
6/16/2006--Passed House without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Honors: (1) all Americans who have taken an active part in the Global War on Terror, whether as first responders protecting the homeland, as servicemembers overseas, as diplomats and intelligence officers, or in other roles; and (2) the sacrifices of the U.S. Armed Forces and the Coalition partners, the Iraqis and Afghans who fight alongside them, their families, and others who risk their lives to help defend freedom. Declares that: (1) it is not in the U.S. national interest to set an arbitrary withdrawal or redeployment date for U.S. Armed Forces from Iraq; and (2) the United States is committed to completion of the mission to create a sovereign, free, and united Iraq. Congratulates Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki and the Iraqi people on the courage they have shown by participating, in increasing millions, in the 2005 elections and on the formation of the first government under Iraq's new constitution. Calls upon the nations of the world to promote global peace and security by standing with the United States and other Coalition partners to support the efforts of the Iraqi and Afghan people to live in freedom. Declares that the United States will prevail in the Global War on Terror.

Votes

Title : Declaring that the United States will prevail in the Global War on Terror, the struggle to protect freedom from the terrorist adversary.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
2882006-06-16On Agreeing to the Resolution Declaring that the United States will prevail in the Global War on Terror, the struggle to protect freedom from the terrorist adversaryP

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H Res 861
 
Bill Number : H Res 861
Title : Declaring that the United States will prevail in the Global War on Terror, the struggle to protect freedom from the terrorist adversary.
Sponsor: Rep Hyde, Henry J. [IL-6] (introduced 6/12/2006)      
COSPONSOR(S): ****NONE****

Other Info

Bill Number : H Res 861
Title : Declaring that the United States will prevail in the Global War on Terror, the struggle to protect freedom from the terrorist adversary.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
 
6/12/2006:Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
 
6/12/2006:Referred to House International Relations
 
6/12/2006:Referred to House Armed Services
 
6/14/2006 6:23pm:Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 868 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 861 with 10 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. During consideration of H. Res. 861, pursuant to H. Res. 868, and notwithstanding the operation of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the resolution to a time designated by the Speaker.
 
6/15/2006 12:02pm:Rule H. Res. 868 passed House.
 
6/15/2006 12:08pm:Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 868. (consideration: CR H4024-4123; text of measure as introduced: CR H4024)
 
6/15/2006 12:08pm:Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 861 with 10 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. During consideration of H. Res. 861, pursuant to H. Res. 868, and notwithstanding the operation of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the resolution to a time designated by the Speaker.
 
6/15/2006 12:08pm:DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten hours of debate on H. Res. 861.
 
6/15/2006 7:22pm:DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 861.
 
6/15/2006 10:44pm:UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 868, the Speaker announced that further consideration of H. Res. 861 would be resumed on Friday, June 16, 2006.
 
6/16/2006 9:17am:Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4139-4174)
 
6/16/2006 9:18am:DEBATE - The House proceeded with the remaining 61 minutes of debate on H. Res. 861.
 
6/16/2006 10:54am:The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H4173)
 
6/16/2006 11:17am:On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 256 - 153, 5 Present (Roll no. 288).
 
6/16/2006 11:17am:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.