United States · Resolution · HCONRES
H.Con.Res. 408 (109th)
Commending the Government of Canada for its renewed commitment to the Global War on Terror in Afghanistan.
Introduced
19 May 2006
Last action
29 June 2006 · Calendars
Status
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 508.
Sponsors
Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6], Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1], Rescom. Fortuno, Luis G. [R-PR-At Large], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2], Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16], ELIOT ENGEL, Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4], Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Kuhl, John R. "Randy", Jr. [R-NY-29], Rep. Drake, Thelma D. [R-VA-2], ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Harris, Katherine [R-FL-13], Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14], Christopher Smith, Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], PETER KING, Rep. Bradley, Jeb [R-NH-1], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Trent Franks, Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], STEVE CHABOT, Brian Higgins, Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11], Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4]
Subjects
Discovery layer
Source updated
5 December 2025
Summary
Commends the government of Canada for: (1) its renewed and long-term commitment to the Global War on Terror; and (2) working to secure a democratic and peaceful Afghanistan. Commends the leadership of Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper for his commitment to democracy, human rights, and freedom. Expresses U.S. gratitude and appreciation for Canada's enduring friendship and leadership in the Global War on Terror.
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Timeline
19 May 2006
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Source: IntroReferral
19 May 2006
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
19 May 2006
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
25 May 2006
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
25 May 2006
Passed
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Committee
12 June 2006
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
12 June 2006
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 408.
Source: Floor
12 June 2006
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3738-3740)
Source: Floor
12 June 2006
Floor
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Source: Floor
13 June 2006
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 256).(text: CR 6/12/2006 H3738-3739)
Source: Floor
13 June 2006
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3798)
Source: Floor
13 June 2006
Passed
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
13 June 2006
Vote
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 256). (text: CR 6/12/2006 H3738-3739)
Source: Floor
14 June 2006
Introduced
Received in the Senate.
Source: IntroReferral
29 June 2006
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 508.
Source: Calendars
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Placed on Calendar Senate · 29 June 2006 · Official file
- Engrossed in House · 13 June 2006 · Official file
- Introduced in House · 19 May 2006 · Official file
Documents
8 official files
Placed on Calendar Senate (text)
Placed on Calendar Senate (text)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 29 June 2006
Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 29 June 2006
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 13 June 2006
Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 13 June 2006
Passed House amended
summary · EN · 13 June 2006
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 19 May 2006
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 19 May 2006
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 19 May 2006
Sponsors
- Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rescom. Fortuno, Luis G. [R-PR-At Large] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16] · R · Cosponsor
- ELIOT ENGEL · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Kuhl, John R. "Randy", Jr. [R-NY-29] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Drake, Thelma D. [R-VA-2] · R · Cosponsor
- ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Harris, Katherine [R-FL-13] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14] · R · Cosponsor
- Christopher Smith · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16] · R · Cosponsor
- PETER KING · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bradley, Jeb [R-NH-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3] · R · Cosponsor
- Trent Franks · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7] · D · Cosponsor
- STEVE CHABOT · R · Cosponsor
- Brian Higgins · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4] · R · Cosponsor
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/408
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/109/hconres/408
- us · 109-hconres-408 · source updated 5 December 2025