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S.Res. 237 (112th)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding coming together as a Nation and ceasing all work or other activity for a moment of remembrance beginning at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on September 11, 2011, in honor of the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks committed against the United States on September 11, 2001.

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Introduced

22 July 2011

Last action

22 July 2011 · Introduced

Status

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4836-4837; text as passed Senate: CR S4836; text of measure as introduced: CR S4850)

Sponsors

Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Webb, Jim [D-VA], Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN], Sen. Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH], Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Begich, Mark [D-AK], Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Brown, Scott P. [R-MA], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN], Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Corker, Bob [R-TN], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID], Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Hagan, Kay R. [D-NC], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA]

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Summary

Recognizes September 11, 2011, as a day of solemn commemoration of the events of September 11, 2001, and as a day to come together as a nation. Offers deepest and most sincere condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the innocent victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Honors the heroic service, actions, and sacrifices of first responders, law enforcement personnel, state and local officials, volunteers, and countless others who aided the innocent victims of those attacks and, in doing so, bravely risked and often gave their own lives. Recognizes the valiant service, actions, and sacrifices of U.S. personnel, including members of the Armed Forces and their families, to support the cause of freedom and defend the security of the United States. Reaffirms that the people of the United States will never forget the challenges our country endured on and since September 11, 2001, and will work tirelessly to defeat those who attacked the United States. Calls upon all people and institutions of the United States, on the 10th anniversary of this tragic day in U.S. history, to observe a moment of remembrance on September 11, 2011. Encourages the observance of the moment of remembrance or prayer to last for one minute beginning at 1:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

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Timeline

  1. 22 July 2011

    Passed

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4836-4837; text as passed Senate: CR S4836; text of measure as introduced: CR S4850)

    Source: Floor

  2. 22 July 2011

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4836-4837; text as passed Senate: CR S4836; text of measure as introduced: CR S4850)

    Source: Floor

  3. 22 July 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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