S.Res. 159 · 112th Congress
A resolution honoring the members of the military and intelligence community who carried out the mission that…
Full title
A resolution honoring the members of the military and intelligence community who carried out the mission that killed Osama bin Laden, and for other purposes.
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99 cosponsors · 50 D, 47 R, 2 I
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- Senate Introduced May 3, 2011
- Senate Passed May 3, 2011 97–0
Declares that the death of Osama bin Laden represents a measure of justice and relief for the families and friends of the nearly 3,000 men and women who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, the men and women in the United States and around the world who have been killed by other al Qaeda-sponsored attacks, and the men and women of the U.S.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · May 3, 2011
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Declares that the death of Osama bin Laden represents a measure of justice and relief for the families and friends of the nearly 3,000 men and women who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, the men and women in the United States and around the world who have been killed by other al Qaeda-sponsored attacks, and the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and the intelligence community who have sacrificed their lives pursuing Osama bin Laden and al Qaeda.
Commends the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and the U.S. intelligence community for: (1) their tremendous commitment, perseverance, professionalism, and sacrifice in bringing Osama bin Laden to justice; and (2) committing themselves to defeating, disrupting, and dismantling al Qaeda.
Commends the President for ordering the successful operations to locate and eliminate Osama bin Laden.
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to disrupting, dismantling, and defeating al Qaeda and affiliated organizations around the world that threaten U.S. national security, eliminating a safe haven for terrorists in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and bringing terrorists to justice.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
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Official title: A resolution honoring the members of the military and intelligence community who carried out the mission that killed Osama bin Laden, and for other purposes.
Latest action (May 3, 2011): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay. 97 - 0. Record Vote Number: 63. (text: CR S2609-2610)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security · Origin: Senate · Introduced: May 3, 2011
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- Senate Introduced May 3, 2011
- Senate Passed May 3, 2011 97–0
Final vote · Senate · May 3, 2011
Adoption — Resolution Agreed to. Vote details
Senate Majority Leader: Harry Reid