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H.Res. 453 (108th)

Condemning the terrorist attacks on Istanbul, Turkey, on November 15 and 20, 2003, expressing condolences to the families of the individuals murdered and expressing sympathies to the individuals injured in the terrorist attacks, and expressing solidarity with Turkey and the United Kingdom in the fight against terrorism.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

19 November 2003

Last action

21 November 2003 · Floor

Status

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12], Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32], Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28], Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Hoeffel, Joseph M. [D-PA-13], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr. [D-AL-5], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Sandlin, Max [D-TX-1], Rep. Davis, Jim [D-FL-11], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4]

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Summary

Condemns the terrorist attacks in Istanbul, Turkey, on November 15, 2003. Expresses condolences to the families of the individuals murdered in the attacks and expresses sympathies to the individuals injured. Conveys hope for the rapid and complete recovery of all such injured individuals. Urges the United States, Turkey, and all other countries to stand united against terrorism that targets the civilized world and to work together to bring to justice the perpetrators of such attacks.

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Timeline

  1. 19 November 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 November 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 November 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 November 2003

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  5. 21 November 2003

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 657). (text: CR H12133)

    Source: Floor

  6. 21 November 2003

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 21 November 2003

    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): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 657).(text: CR H12133)

    Source: Floor

  8. 21 November 2003

    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

  9. 21 November 2003

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 453.

    Source: Floor

  10. 21 November 2003

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12133-12137)

    Source: Floor

  11. 21 November 2003

    Floor

    Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

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