Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Iranian hostage crisis, during which 52 United States citizens were held hostage for 444 days from November 4, 1979, to January 20, 1981, and for other purposes.

Summary

Recognizes the 30th anniversary of the Iranian hostage crisis during which 52 U.S. citizens were held hostage for 444 days. Honors the service of the U.S. diplomats and military personnel held hostage and the servicemen who were killed or wounded in an attempt to free the hostages. Supports all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law. Urges the Secretary of State to make every effort to assist U.S. citizens held hostage in Iran at any time during the period beginning November 4, 1979, through January 20, 1981, and their survivors in matters of detention-related compensation.

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Timeline

1. 5 November 2009

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 5 November 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 5 November 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 6 November 2009

   Floor

   At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. McMahon objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

   Source: Floor

5. 6 November 2009

   Floor

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 209.

   Source: Floor

6. 6 November 2009

   Floor

   Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12546-12549)

   Source: Floor

7. 6 November 2009

   Floor

   Mr. McMahon moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

   Source: Floor

8. 7 November 2009

   Passed

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

   Source: Floor

9. 7 November 2009

   Passed

   On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 11/6/2009 H12546-12547)

   Source: Floor

10. 7 November 2009

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 11/6/2009 H12546-12547)

    Source: Floor

11. 7 November 2009

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12969)

    Source: Floor

12. 9 November 2009

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Referred in Senate · 9 November 2009 · Official file
• Engrossed in House · 7 November 2009 · Official file
• Introduced in House · 5 November 2009 · Official file

Documents

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• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 9 November 2009

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 9 November 2009

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 7 November 2009

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 7 November 2009

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• Passed House without amendment

  summary · EN · 7 November 2009

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 5 November 2009

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 5 November 2009

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 5 November 2009

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