Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the Blue Star Banner and the Gold Star.
Honors members of the U.S. armed forces and their families.
Encourages those families to proudly display the Blue Star Flag (symbolizing military service of a family member) or, if a family member has died during such service, the Gold Star.
Calls on all Americans to: (1) honor such members and their families; and (2) recognize the importance of and advance awareness of the Blue Star Flag and the Gold Star.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Mr. Gibbons moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2538-2542)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 109.
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 H2554)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 97).(text: CR H2538-2539)
Roll Call #97 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 97). (text: CR H2538-2539)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5395)
Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5395)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.