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.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 65.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9339-9340)
Passed/agreed to in House: 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)
Roll Call #475 (House)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)
Roll Call #475 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Enacted as Public Law 106-142
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 371.
Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S14925-14926)
Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14925-14926)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 106-142.
Became Public Law No: 106-142.