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H.Res. 861 (109th)

Declaring that the United States will prevail in the Global War on Terror, the struggle to protect freedom from the terrorist adversary.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

12 June 2006

Last action

16 June 2006 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6]

Subjects

Defence, Rule of law

Source updated

6 June 2025

Defence · Rule of law

Summary

Honors: (1) all Americans who have taken an active part in the Global War on Terror; and (2) the sacrifices of the U.S. Armed Forces and the Coalition partners, the Iraqis and Afghans who fight alongside them, their families, and others who risk their lives to help defend freedom. Declares that: (1) it is not in the U.S. national interest to set an arbitrary withdrawal or redeployment date for U.S. Armed Forces from Iraq; and (2) the United States is committed to completion of the mission to create a sovereign, free, and united Iraq. Congratulates Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki and the Iraqi people on the courage they have shown by participating, in increasing millions, in the 2005 elections and on the formation of the first government under Iraq's new constitution. Calls upon the nations of the world to promote global peace and security by standing with the United States and other Coalition partners to support the efforts of the Iraqi and Afghan people to live in freedom. Declares that the United States will prevail in the Global War on Terror.

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Timeline

  1. 12 June 2006

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 June 2006

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 June 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 12 June 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 14 June 2006

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 868 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 861 with 10 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. During consideration of H. Res. 861, pursuant to H. Res. 868, and notwithstanding the operation of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the resolution to a time designated by the Speaker.

    Source: Floor

  6. 15 June 2006

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 861 with 10 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. During consideration of H. Res. 861, pursuant to H. Res. 868, and notwithstanding the operation of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the resolution to a time designated by the Speaker.

    Source: Floor

  7. 15 June 2006

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 868. (consideration: CR H4024-4123; text of measure as introduced: CR H4024)

    Source: Floor

  8. 15 June 2006

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 868 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  9. 16 June 2006

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 16 June 2006

    Vote

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 256 - 153, 5 Present (Roll no. 288).

    Source: Floor

  11. 16 June 2006

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 256 - 153, 5 Present (Roll no. 288).

    Source: Floor

  12. 16 June 2006

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H4173)

    Source: Floor

  13. 16 June 2006

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with the remaining 61 minutes of debate on H. Res. 861.

    Source: Floor

  14. 16 June 2006

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4139-4174)

    Source: Floor

Votes

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 16 June 2006

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    Introduced in House · EN · 12 June 2006

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