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H.J.Res. 65 (106th)

Commending the World War II veterans who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

5 August 1999

Last action

7 December 1999 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 106-142.

Sponsors

Christopher Smith, Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6], LUIS GUTIERREZ, Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], COLLIN PETERSON, Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Jerry Moran, Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16], MIKE DOYLE, Rep. Shows, Ronnie [D-MS-4], Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1], Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4], Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25], Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5], Rep. Ballenger, Cass [R-NC-10], Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-23], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Rep. LaHood, Ray [R-IL-18], Rep. Gibbons, Jim [R-NV-2], Michael Simpson, Rep. Everett, Terry [R-AL-2], Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. Spence, Floyd [R-SC-2], Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2], Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Danner, Pat [D-MO-6], DANA ROHRABACHER, Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Rogan, James E. [R-CA-27]

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Summary

Commends the veterans of service in the United States Army who fought during World War II in the German Ardennes offensive known as the Battle of the Bulge. Honors those who gave their lives during that battle. Authorizes the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to honor the veterans of the Battle of the Bulge with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Calls upon the President to reaffirm the bonds of friendship between the United States and Belgium.

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Timeline

  1. 5 August 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 August 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 August 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 5 August 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 22 September 1999

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 22 September 1999

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 23 September 1999

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 23 September 1999

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 30 September 1999

    Introduced

    House Committee on International Relations Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 14, 1999.

    Source: IntroReferral

  10. 30 September 1999

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 106-352, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  11. 30 September 1999

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 106-352, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  12. 5 October 1999

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  13. 5 October 1999

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 475). (text: CR H9315-9316)

    Source: Floor

  14. 5 October 1999

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 475).(text: CR H9315-9316)

    Source: Floor

  15. 5 October 1999

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9315-9328)

    Source: Floor

  16. 5 October 1999

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  17. 5 October 1999

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 65.

    Source: Floor

  18. 5 October 1999

    Floor

    Mr. Stump moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  19. 6 October 1999

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  20. 2 November 1999

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  21. 2 November 1999

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 371.

    Source: Calendars

  22. 2 November 1999

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  23. 19 November 1999

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14925-14926)

    Source: Floor

  24. 19 November 1999

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S14925-14926)

    Source: Floor

  25. 22 November 1999

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  26. 30 November 1999

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  27. 30 November 1999

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  28. 7 December 1999

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 106-142.

    Source: President

  29. 7 December 1999

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  30. 7 December 1999

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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