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National

Key Vote

Global War on Terror



Key Votes:
H Res 861

Issues: Defense, Foreign Aid and Policy Issues, Military Issues
Date: 06/16/2006
Sponsor: Rep. Hyde, Henry (R-IL) (out of office)



Roll no. 288

Resolution Passed
(House)

How members voted
(256 - 153)


Project Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a resolution honoring all Americans who have played an active role in the "Global War on Terror," stating that it is not in the security interest of the U.S. to set an arbitrary date for the withdrawal of troops from Iraq, and committing the U.S. to the "completion of the mission to create a sovereign, free, secure and united Iraq."

Official Title of Legislation:

H Res 861: Declaring that the United States will prevail in the Global War on Terror, the struggle to protect freedom from the terrorist adversary.

Link to Legislation: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c109:hres861:

House Passage: 06/16/2006 : Resolution Passed 256 - 153 (Roll no. 288)

Sponsor:
Rep. Hyde, Henry (R-IL) (out of office)



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