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H.Res. 259 (111th)

Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the House of Representatives for the acts of heroism and military achievement by the members of the United States Armed Forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and commending them for leadership and valor in an operation that helped bring an end to World War II.

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Introduced

18 March 2009

Last action

2 June 2009 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Carney, Christopher P. [D-PA-10], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Perriello, Thomas S.P. [D-VA-5], Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11], Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1], Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7], Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10], Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31], Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1], Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5], Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-4], Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19], Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28], Rep. Halvorson, Deborah L. [D-IL-11], Rep. Mitchell, Harry E. [D-AZ-5], Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2], Rep. Boyd, Allen [D-FL-2], Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4], Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3], Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16], Rep. Barrett, J. Gresham [R-SC-3]

Subjects

Defence

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6 June 2025

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Summary

Recognizes the 65th anniversary of the Allied amphibious landing on D-Day, June 6, 1944, at Normandy, France, during World War II. Expresses gratitude and appreciation to the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who participated in the D-day operations.

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Timeline

  1. 18 March 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 March 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 March 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 April 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Source: Committee

  5. 2 June 2009

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  6. 2 June 2009

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6036)

    Source: Floor

  7. 2 June 2009

    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 H6036)

    Source: Floor

  8. 2 June 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 259.

    Source: Floor

  9. 2 June 2009

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6036-6038)

    Source: Floor

  10. 2 June 2009

    Floor

    Mr. Kratovil moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

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