H.RES.856: Recognizing the Commissioning of the USS New York LPD 21.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
  • Introduced Oct. 22, 2009
  • Latest Major Action Nov. 5, 2009

Bill Summary

Recognizes the commissioning of the USS New York LPD 21. Congratulates the captain and commissioning crew of the USS New York LPD 21 on the occasion of their vessel entering into the service of the U.S. Navy. Honors those who lost their lives at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, on September 11, 2001. Recommits the House of Representatives to the counter-terrorism mission of the USS New York LPD 21 and all...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Expeditionary Forces.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 856.
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 Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 855).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct. 22, 2009

Introduced in the House by Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.)

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