H.Res. 291 — 111th Congress
Recognizing the crucial role of assistance dogs in helping wounded veterans live more independent lives, expressing gratitude to The Tower of Hope, and supporting the goals and ideals of creating a Tower of Hope Day.
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111th CongressLatest action
Nov 2, 2009Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CRS summary
As of Nov 2, 2009Passed House without amendment
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Acknowledges the importance of assistance dogs in helping combat-wounded veterans live happier and more independent lives.
Applauds the work of the Tower of Hope in providing such dogs to such veterans.
Expresses gratitude and support to volunteers and donors who offer time and funds to such program.
Encourages the public to support wounded veterans by volunteering or donating to help train assistance dogs.
Calls for the vigorous promotion of the benefits of assistance animals.
Supports creation of a Tower of Hope Day in honor of wounded veterans and their service dogs, the work of the Tower of Hope, and the many generous donors.
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Roll-call votes
1 on recordNov 2, 2009 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Full roll call161 of 432 recorded votes are not yet matched to a member profile.
Yea — 351: 115 D · 106 R
Not Voting — 81: 30 D · 20 R
| Member | State |
|---|---|
| BOREN, Daniel David | OK |
| STARK, Fortney Hillman (Pete), Jr. | CA |
| GORDON, Barton Jennings | TN |
| LINDER, John Elmer | GA |
| WEXLER, Robert | FL |
| JOHNSON, Timothy V. | IL |
| HALL, John | NY |
| ELLSWORTH, Brad | IN |
| SOUDER, Mark Edward | IN |
| TAYLOR, Gary Eugene | MS |
| SALAZAR, John | CO |
| HINCHEY, Maurice Dunlea | NY |
| DAVIS, Artur | AL |
| BARRETT, James Gresham | SC |
| MURPHY, Patrick | PA |
| TEAGUE, Harry | NM |
| ABERCROMBIE, Neil | HI |
| DAVIS, Lincoln | TN |
| ACKERMAN, Gary Leonard | NY |
| SPRATT, John McKee, Jr. | SC |
| HOLDEN, Thomas Timothy | PA |
| WAMP, Zachary Paul | TN |
| HOEKSTRA, Peter | MI |
| STUPAK, Bart T. | MI |
| KANJORSKI, Paul E. | PA |
| DEAL, John Nathan | GA |
| WEINER, Anthony D. | NY |
| PAYNE, Donald Milford | NJ |
| BONNER, Jr., Josiah Robins | AL |
| TIAHRT, Todd | KS |
| CARNEY, Chris | PA |
| Raúl M. Grijalva | AZ |
| Maxine Waters | CA |
| Mike Thompson | CA |
| Xavier Becerra | CA |
| James A. Himes | CT |
| Corrine Brown | FL |
| Bobby L. Rush | IL |
| Daniel Lipinski | IL |
| Danny K. Davis | IL |
| Luis V. Gutiérrez | IL |
| Michael E. Capuano | MA |
| Richard E. Neal | MA |
| John P. Sarbanes | MD |
| John Conyers, Jr. | MI |
| Albio Sires | NJ |
| Bill Pascrell, Jr. | NJ |
| Frank Pallone, Jr. | NJ |
| Carolyn B. Maloney | NY |
| Charles B. Rangel | NY |
| Gregory W. Meeks | NY |
| Nydia M. Velázquez | NY |
| Yvette D. Clarke | NY |
| Tim Ryan | OH |
| Earl Blumenauer | OR |
| Peter A. DeFazio | OR |
| Michael F. Doyle | PA |
| Robert A. Brady | PA |
| James P. Moran | VA |
| Adam Smith | WA |
| Ron Kind | WI |
| Devin Nunes | CA |
| Doug Lamborn | CO |
| Ander Crenshaw | FL |
| Vern Buchanan | FL |
| Paul C. Broun | GA |
| Phil Gingrey | GA |
| Aaron Schock | IL |
| John Shimkus | IL |
| Bill Cassidy | LA |
| Peter T. King | NY |
| Patrick J. Tiberi | OH |
| Frank D. Lucas | OK |
| Bill Shuster | PA |
| Jim Gerlach | PA |
| Kay Granger | TX |
| Kevin Brady | TX |
| Michael T. McCaul | TX |
| Ted Poe | TX |
| Cathy McMorris Rodgers | WA |
| Doc Hastings | WA |
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