H.Res. 643 — Recognizing September 11 as a day of rememberance, extending sympathies to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and their families, honoring the heroic actions of our nation's first responders and Armed Forces, and reaffirming the commitment to defending the people of the United States against any and all future challenges. | PoliFocus

H.Res. 643110th Congress

Recognizing September 11 as a day of rememberance, extending sympathies to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and their families, honoring the heroic actions of our nation's first responders and Armed Forces, and reaffirming the commitment to defending the people of the United States against any and all future challenges.

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Recognizes September 11 as a day to remember those who died in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Extends deepest sympathies to the innocent victims of those attacks and honors the first responders and others who aided the victims.

Expresses gratitude to the foreign leaders and citizens who have assisted and who continue to stand in solidarity with the United States against terrorism. Rejects any effort to confuse the war on terrorism with a war on any people or any faith.

Honors the U.S. military, intelligence, and diplomatic personnel who have sacrificed much in defense of their country against terrorism. Expresses a commitment to providing such personnel with the resources necessary to defeat terrorists and their supporters.

Reaffirms the commitment to defend the American people from all future challenges.

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Related Legislation

S.Res. 656A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the terrorist attacks committed against the United States of America on September 11, 2001.
2008-09-11Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8455; text as passed Senate: CR S8455; text of measure as introduced: CR S8417-8418)
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Legislative Actions

2007-09-10
Introduced in House
2007-09-10
Introduced in House
2007-09-10
Mr. Hoyer moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
2007-09-10
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10335-10345)
2007-09-10
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 643.
2007-09-10
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.
2007-09-10
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10345)
2007-09-10
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 334 - 1 (Roll no. 866).(text: CR H10335)
Roll Call #866 (House)
2007-09-10
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 334 - 1 (Roll no. 866). (text: CR H10335)
Roll Call #866 (House)
2007-09-10
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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