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S.Res. 656 · 110th Congress

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the terrorist attacks committed against the United…

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the terrorist attacks committed against the United States of America on September 11, 2001.

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99 cosponsors · 48 D, 49 R, 2 I
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99 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

  1. Senate Introduced Sep 11, 2008
  2. Senate Passed Sep 11, 2008

Recognizes September 11, 2008, as a day of solemn commemoration of the events of September 11, 2001.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Sep 11, 2008

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes September 11, 2008, as a day of solemn commemoration of the events of September 11, 2001.

Offers condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the innocent victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Honors the heroic service, actions, and sacrifices of first responders, law enforcement personnel, state and local officials, volunteers, and others who aided the victims and, in doing so, risked and often gave their own lives.

Recognizes the service, actions, and sacrifices of U.S. personnel who have given so much to support our freedom and defend our security.

Reaffirms that the people of the United States will never forget the challenges our country endured on and since September 11, 2001, and will work to defeat those who attacked us.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the terrorist attacks committed against the United States of America on September 11, 2001.

Latest action (Sep 11, 2008): Submitted 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)

Policy area: Commemorations · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Sep 11, 2008

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. Senate Introduced Sep 11, 2008
  2. Senate Passed Sep 11, 2008

No recorded floor vote found.