H.Res. 989 · 109th Congress
Commending the United Kingdom for its efforts in the War on Terror, and for other purposes.
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29 cosponsors · 1 D, 28 R
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- House Introduced Sep 7, 2006
- House Passed Sep 26, 2006 412–3
Commends: (1) the United Kingdom's law enforcement authorities on their action to prevent acts of terror on trans-Atlantic flights; and (2) the United Kingdom's intelligence community for its outstanding work in identifying the citizens seeking to carry out such acts.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House amended · Sep 26, 2006
Commends: (1) the United Kingdom's law enforcement authorities on their action to prevent acts of terror on trans-Atlantic flights; and (2) the United Kingdom's intelligence community for its outstanding work in identifying the citizens seeking to carry out such acts.
Condemns those that would use acts of violence against innocent civilians to spread a message of hate and intolerance.
Urges U.S. allies in the Global War on Terror to remain steadfast in the execution of this important mission.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Commending the United Kingdom for its efforts in the War on Terror, and for other purposes.
Latest action (Sep 26, 2006): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Sep 7, 2006
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- House Introduced Sep 7, 2006
- House Passed Sep 26, 2006 412–3
Final vote · House · Sep 26, 2006
Adoption (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: J. Dennis Hastert