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S.J.Res. 18 (107th)

A joint resolution memorializing fallen firefighters by lowering the United States flag to half-staff on the day of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

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Introduced

10 July 2001

Last action

5 October 2001 · Floor

Status

Held at the desk.

Sponsors

Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Rep. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [D-CO-3], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Rep. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE-At Large], Rep. DeWine, Mike [R-OH-7], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7], Sen. Cleland, Max [D-GA], Mike Crapo, Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Rep. Johnson, Tim [D-SD-At Large], Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI], Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS], Rep. Bunning, Jim [R-KY-4], Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE], Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT], Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV], Sen. Corzine, Jon S. [D-NJ], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Allen, George [R-VA], Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO], Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL], Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]

Subjects

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Source updated

10 August 2026

Summary

Requires the U.S. flags on all Federal facilities to be lowered to half-staff each year on the day of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service in Emmittsburg, Maryland.

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Timeline

  1. 10 July 2001

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7431-7432)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 July 2001

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7431)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 July 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 October 2001

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10338)

    Source: Floor

  5. 4 October 2001

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10338)

    Source: Floor

  6. 4 October 2001

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 181.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 4 October 2001

    Reported

    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  8. 4 October 2001

    Reported

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  9. 5 October 2001

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  10. 5 October 2001

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  11. 5 October 2001

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

Documents

8 official files

Engrossed in Senate (text)

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