United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 256 (109th)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in remembrance of the members of the Armed Forces who perished in the April 24, 1980, rescue attempt of the American hostages being held in Iran and commending all special operations forces personnel currently in service.
Introduced
3 May 2005
Last action
21 June 2005 · Floor
Status
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Sponsors
Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-13], Rep. Hayes, Robin [R-NC-8], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Hostettler, John N. [R-IN-8], Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5], Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8], FRANK LOBIONDO, Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5], Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2], Joe Wilson, Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6]
Subjects
Defence
Source updated
6 June 2025
Summary
Recognizes the bravery, sacrifice, and patriotism of the soldiers, airmen, sailors, and Marines who participated in Operation Eagle Claw (the April 24, 1980, rescue attempt of the American hostages in Iran). Commends all of the Special Operation Forces currently in service.
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Timeline
3 May 2005
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Source: IntroReferral
3 May 2005
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
3 May 2005
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
21 June 2005
Passed
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
21 June 2005
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
21 June 2005
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4810)
Source: Floor
21 June 2005
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4810)
Source: Floor
21 June 2005
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 256.
Source: Floor
21 June 2005
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4810-4813)
Source: Floor
21 June 2005
Floor
Mr. Saxton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Source: Floor
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Engrossed in House · 21 June 2005 · Official file
- Introduced in House · 3 May 2005 · Official file
Documents
6 official files
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 21 June 2005
Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 21 June 2005
Passed House amended
summary · EN · 21 June 2005
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 3 May 2005
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 3 May 2005
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 3 May 2005
Sponsors
- Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-13] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Hayes, Robin [R-NC-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Hostettler, John N. [R-IN-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8] · D · Sponsor
- FRANK LOBIONDO · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2] · R · Sponsor
- Joe Wilson · R · Sponsor
- Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6] · R · Cosponsor
- · hsas00 · Standing
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-resolution/256
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/109/hres/256
- us · 109-hres-256 · source updated 6 June 2025