Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Liberation of Guam during World War II.
Latest action. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes: (1) the year 2004 as the 60th anniversary of the Liberation of Guam during World War II; (2) the extraordinary heroism and steadfast loyalty exhibited by the people of Guam who endured occupation by enemy forces from December 10, 1941, until liberation on July 21, 1944; and (3) the bravery and courage of all members of the U.S. Armed Forces who participated in the battle to recapture and liberate Guam and all veterans who fought in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
Encourages the American people to commemorate the Liberation of Guam and to observe the anniversary of the significant battles of the Pacific Theater during World War II.
Urges the Secretary of the Interior to establish commemorative programs honoring the liberators and the people of Guam at the War in the Pacific National Historical Park in Guam.
Written by analysts at the Congressional Research Service and published on Congress.gov, not by Civibrief. Summarized at the "Passed House without amendment" stage on September 28, 2004. It describes the bill, it is not the legal text.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The record's latest action, on September 28, 2004: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
What is a simple resolution, exactly?
A simple resolution concerns one chamber only, such as its own rules or an expression of its opinion. The other chamber and the President play no part, and it does not carry the force of law.
Has anyone actually voted on it?
No. No roll call in this Congress cites this measure. That is the ordinary outcome: most measures never reach a recorded floor vote, and a committee ends most of them simply by not acting.
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Who is behind it?
Madeleine Bordallo (D-GU) introduced it on July 21, 2004, and 38 members have since signed on as cosponsors.
They come from both major parties: 29 Democrats, 8 Republicans, 1 independent.
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How long has it been in play?
It was introduced on July 21, 2004, 8086 days ago. The most recent recorded action was 8017 days ago, on September 28, 2004.
Measures do not carry over. Anything the 108th Congress has not finished by January 3, 2005 dies when the term ends, and has to be introduced again from the start in the next Congress.
That deadline applies to this measure too, even though it was never headed for the President's desk.
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Vote history
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- SenateNot stated in the latest action
- PresidentNot stated in the latest action