H.Res. 731 · 109th Congress
Commending the Patriot Guard Riders for shielding mourning military families from protesters and preserving…
Full title
Commending the Patriot Guard Riders for shielding mourning military families from protesters and preserving the memory of fallen service members at funerals.
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56 cosponsors · 7 D, 49 R
20 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- House Introduced Mar 16, 2006
- House Passed Jun 20, 2006 418–0
Expresses appreciation to the Patriot Guard Riders who: (1) attend military funerals across the country to show respect for fallen members of the Armed Forces and, when needed, shield mourning family members and friends of the deceased from war protesters who interrupt, or threaten to interrupt, the dignity of a funeral; and (2) in so doing, help preserve…
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House amended · Jun 20, 2006
Expresses appreciation to the Patriot Guard Riders who: (1) attend military funerals across the country to show respect for fallen members of the Armed Forces and, when needed, shield mourning family members and friends of the deceased from war protesters who interrupt, or threaten to interrupt, the dignity of a funeral; and (2) in so doing, help preserve the memory and honor of the nation's fallen heroes.
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Commending the Patriot Guard Riders for shielding mourning military families from protesters and preserving the memory of fallen service members at funerals.
Latest action (Jun 20, 2006): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Policy area: Commemorations · Origin: House · Introduced: Mar 16, 2006
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- House Introduced Mar 16, 2006
- House Passed Jun 20, 2006 418–0
Final vote · House · Jun 20, 2006
Adoption (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: J. Dennis Hastert