H.CON.RES.232: Expressing the sense of the Congress in honoring the crew and passengers of United Airlines Flight 93.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced Sept. 20, 2001
  • Latest Major Action Dec. 6, 2001

Bill Cosponsors

131 (58 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 73 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) on September 11, 2001, the passengers and crew of hijacked United Airlines Flight 93 possibly averted the use of such aircraft in a further terrorist attack on the United States by attempting to overpower the hijackers; (2) the United States owes its gratitude to the passengers and crew of Flight 93 and extends its condolences to the victims' families and friends; and (3) a memorial plaque to the...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Mr. Mica moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 232.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 473).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Sept. 20, 2001

Introduced in the House by Ernest Lee Fletcher (R-Ky.)

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