H.Res. 1217: Honoring Fort Drum's soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division for their past and continuing contributions to the security of the United States.

111th Congress · introduced 2010-03-24 · Armed Forces and National Security · Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Where it came from: introduced 2010-03-24 · official record
Who proposed it: Rep. Owens, William L. [D-NY-23] · what a sponsor is
What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 594 (2010): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended, HRES1217 (2010-12-01), Passed. See all
Where it stands now: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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Official title

Honoring Fort Drum's soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division for their past and continuing contributions to the security of the United States.

Plain summary

Recognizes the achievements of the soldiers serving in the 10th Mountain Division, as well as citizen-soldiers of the Army Reserve and National Guard who have fought with the 10th Mountain Division during its 60-year history. Expresses gratitude to the family members of the 10th Mountain Division for their service and sacrifice. Commends the North Country (New York) community for their unwavering support of Fort Drum and the men and women serving in uniform. Offers heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of 10th Mountain soldiers who have given the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the United States.

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Honoring Fort Drum's soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division for their past and continuing contributions to the security of the United States.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House amended)

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Sponsor: Rep. Owens, William L. [D-NY-23] · 73 cosponsors

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Paul Tonko (D-NY), John Garamendi (D-CA), Michael R. Turner (R-OH), Joe Wilson (R-SC), Adam Smith (D-WA), Rick Larsen (D-WA), James P. McGovern (D-MA), Steve Cohen (D-TN), Darrell Issa (R-CA), John B. Larson (D-CT), Joe Courtney (D-CT), Mike Rogers (R-AL), Robert J. Wittman (R-VA), Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. (D-GA) and 13 more.

Recorded votes

House roll call 594 (2010): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended, HRES1217 (2010-12-01): Passed

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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.
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Sources

Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House amended)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-111hres1217.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/111/hres>

Record fed-us-cong111-hres1217 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong111 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong111