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- H.RES.731
H.RES.731: Commending the Patriot Guard Riders for shielding mourning military families from protesters and preserving the memory of fallen service members at funerals.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced March 16, 2006
- Latest Major Action June 20, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
56 (7 Democrats, 50 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses appreciation to the Patriot Guard Riders who: (1) attend military funerals across the country to show respect for fallen members of the Armed Forces and, when needed, shield mourning family members and friends of the deceased from war protesters who interrupt, or threaten to interrupt, the dignity of a funeral; and (2) in so doing, help preserve the memory and honor of the nation's fallen heroes.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Mrs. Drake moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 731.
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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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 293).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| March 16, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) |