S.Res. 565: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate upon the five-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001.

109th Congress · introduced 2006-09-11 · Commemorations · Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9319; text as passed Senate: CR S9319; text of measure as introduced: CR S9311)

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Where it came from: introduced 2006-09-11 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN] · what a sponsor is
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Where it stands now: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9319; text as passed Senate: CR S9319; text of measure as introduced: CR S9311) Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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Official title

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate upon the five-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001.

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commemorates the life of each individual who died as a result of the attacks of September 11, 2001. Extends deepest condolences to the victims, as well as to their families, friends, and loved ones. Condemns the attacks, the terrorists who perpetrated them, and their sponsors. Commits to support the necessary steps to defeat terrorists who plot to harm the American people. Recommits the Senate and the Nation to bringing the perpetrators of the attacks and their sponsors to justice. Honors members of the Armed Forces, law enforcement personnel, first responders, members of the intelligence community, and others who have bravely participated in the War on Terrorism since September 11, 2001. Declares September 11, 2006, to be a National Day of Remembrance, in commemoration of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks against the United States. Declares that when the Senate adjourns today (September 11, 2006), it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to each individual who died as a result of the attacks of September 11, 2001.

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate upon the five-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment)

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Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN] · 99 cosponsors

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Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Susan M. Collins (R-ME), John Cornyn (R-TX), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Richard J. Durbin (D-IL), Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and 39 more.

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Resolution: A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
Roll-call vote: A vote where each member's position is recorded by name, so the public can see how every member voted. "Yea" means yes, "Nay" means no, "Present" means the member was there but did not take a side.

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Sources

Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-109sres565.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/109/sres>

Record fed-us-cong109-sres565 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong109 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong109