United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 731 (111th)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the employees of the Department of Homeland Security, their partners at all levels of government, and the millions of emergency response providers and law enforcement agents nationwide should be commended for their dedicated service on the Nation's front lines in the war against acts of terrorism.
Introduced
10 September 2009
Last action
1 October 2009 · Floor
Status
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsors
Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Carney, Christopher P. [D-PA-10], Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Massa, Eric J. J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Cao, Anh "Joseph" [R-LA-2], Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3], Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37], Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Kilroy, Mary Jo [D-OH-15], Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
Subjects
Discovery layer
Source updated
5 December 2025
Summary
Commends the public servants of the federal agencies for their contributions to homeland security. Salutes the efforts of government officials, the private sector, and citizens across the country to prevent, deter, protect against, and prepare to respond to potential acts of terrorism. Expresses appreciation for the commitment of law enforcement and emergency response personnel in preventing and preparing to respond to acts of terrorism. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Preparedness Month as they relate to the threat of terrorism.
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Timeline
10 September 2009
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Source: IntroReferral
10 September 2009
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
10 September 2009
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
30 September 2009
Floor
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Clarke objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Source: Floor
30 September 2009
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 731.
Source: Floor
30 September 2009
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10078-10080)
Source: Floor
30 September 2009
Floor
Ms. Clarke moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Source: Floor
1 October 2009
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
1 October 2009
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 9/30/2009 H10078)
Source: Floor
1 October 2009
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 9/30/2009 H10078)
Source: Floor
1 October 2009
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10433)
Source: Floor
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Engrossed in House · 1 October 2009 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 10 September 2009 · Download file
Documents
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 1 October 2009
Engrossed in House (PDF)
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Passed House without amendment
summary · EN · 1 October 2009
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Introduced in House (text)
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Sponsors
- Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Carney, Christopher P. [D-PA-10] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9] · D · Cosponsor
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Massa, Eric J. J. [D-NY-29] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Cao, Anh "Joseph" [R-LA-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Kilroy, Mary Jo [D-OH-15] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] · D · Cosponsor
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/731
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/111/hres/731
- us · 111-hres-731 · source updated 5 December 2025