H.RES.631: Honoring the members of the crew of the guided missile destroyer U.S.S. COLE (DDG-67) who were killed or wounded in the terrorist bombing attack on that vessel in Aden, Yemen, on October 12, 2000, expressing the sympathies of the House of Representatives to the families of those crew members, commending the ship's crew for their heroic damage control efforts, and condemning the bombing of that ship.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced Oct. 17, 2000
  • Latest Major Action Oct. 18, 2000

Bill Summary

Honors the members of the crew of the U.S.S. COLE who died or were wounded as a result of the terrorist attack on such ship in Aden, Yemen on October 12, 2000. Extends sympathy to their families. Commends the ship's crew for their heroic damage control efforts. Condemns the attack as an unprovoked and cowardly act of terrorism.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
Mr. Spence asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Considered by unanimous consent.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 631.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 386 - 0 (Roll no. 531).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct. 17, 2000

Introduced in the House by Floyd Spence (R-S.C.)

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