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H.Res. 731 (109th)

Commending the Patriot Guard Riders for shielding mourning military families from protesters and preserving the memory of fallen service members at funerals.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

16 March 2006

Last action

20 June 2006 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS], Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26], Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8], Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4], Rep. Lewis, Ron [R-KY-2], Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3], Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2], Rep. Osborne, Tom [R-NE-3], Rep. Hulshof, Kenny C. [R-MO-9], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Rep. Ryun, Jim [R-KS-2], Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8], Rep. Strickland, Ted [D-OH-6], Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5], Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Kuhl, John R. "Randy", Jr. [R-NY-29], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Gutknecht, Gil [R-MN-1], Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8], Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2], Rep. McHenry, Patrick T. [R-NC-10], Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4], Rep. Feeney, Tom [R-FL-24], Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ], Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Musgrave, Marilyn N. [R-CO-4], Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5], Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5], Rep. Ryan, Paul [R-WI-1]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

5 December 2025

Defence

Summary

Expresses appreciation to the Patriot Guard Riders who: (1) attend military funerals across the country to show respect for fallen members of the Armed Forces and, when needed, shield mourning family members and friends of the deceased from war protesters who interrupt, or threaten to interrupt, the dignity of a funeral; and (2) in so doing, help preserve the memory and dignity of the nation's fallen heroes.

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Timeline

  1. 16 March 2006

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 March 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 March 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 June 2006

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  5. 20 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): 418 - 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 293). (text: CR H4228)

    Source: Floor

  6. 20 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): 418 - 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 293).(text: CR H4228)

    Source: Floor

  7. 20 June 2006

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4228-4231)

    Source: Floor

  8. 20 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

  9. 20 June 2006

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 731.

    Source: Floor

  10. 20 June 2006

    Floor

    Mrs. Drake moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

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