A resolution honoring the members of the military and intelligence community who carried out the mission that killed Osama bin Laden, and for other purposes.

Summary

Declares that the death of Osama bin Laden represents a measure of justice and relief for the families and friends of the nearly 3,000 men and women who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, the men and women in the United States and around the world who have been killed by other al Qaeda-sponsored attacks, and the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and the intelligence community who have sacrificed their lives pursuing Osama bin Laden and al Qaeda. Commends the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and the U.S. intelligence community for: (1) their tremendous commitment, perseverance, professionalism, and sacrifice in bringing Osama bin Laden to justice; and (2) committing themselves to defeating, disrupting, and dismantling al Qaeda. Commends the President for ordering the successful operations to locate and eliminate Osama bin Laden. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to disrupting, dismantling, and defeating al Qaeda and affiliated organizations around the world that threaten U.S. national security, eliminating a safe haven for terrorists in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and bringing terrorists to justice.

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Timeline

1. 3 May 2011

   Floor

   Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2604-2610)

   Source: Floor

2. 3 May 2011

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay. 97 - 0. Record Vote Number: 63.(text: CR S2609-2610)

   Source: Floor

3. 3 May 2011

   Introduced

   Submitted in the Senate. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2625)

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 3 May 2011

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

Versions

• Agreed to Senate · 3 May 2011 · Official file

Documents

4 official files

• Agreed to Senate (text)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 3 May 2011

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• Agreed to Senate (PDF)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 3 May 2011

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• Passed Senate without amendment

  summary · EN · 3 May 2011

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 3 May 2011

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Sponsors

• Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] · D · Sponsor

Related records

• related to → Commending President Barack Obama and the men and women of the military and intelligence agencies for the successful completion of the operation that led to the death of Osama bin Laden.
• related to → Honoring the members of the United States Armed Forces, the intelligence community, and the Obama and Bush Administrations whose dedicated service brought the murderous terrorist leader Osama bin Laden to justice.
• related to → Honoring the members of the military and intelligence community who carried out the mission that killed Osama bin Laden, and for other purposes.