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Bill96th CongressFiled May 1, 1980Armed Forces and National Security
S.Res. 417

A resolution to express the sense of the Senate for a fitting tribute to the eight valiant American servicemen who died in an attempt to secure freedom for fellow Americans.

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (May 6, 1980)

(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Expresses the condolences of the Senate to the families of the eight American servicemen who lost their lives during the mission to rescue the hostages in Iran. Declares the sense of the Senate that the President order the American flag to be flown at half-mast on all government grounds from sunset May 6, until sunset May 9, 1980.

What just happenedMay 6, 1980

Measure passed Senate, amended.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT](R-UT)Sponsor
62 cosponsors29 D32 R1 I
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  1. May 6, 1980Floor

    Measure passed Senate, amended.

  2. May 6, 1980Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.

  3. May 6, 1980Floor

    Measure considered in Senate.

  4. May 6, 1980Floor

    Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.

  5. May 6, 1980Committee

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary (without written report).

    Judiciary Committee
  6. May 6, 1980Committee14000

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary (without written report).

    Judiciary Committee
  7. May 1, 1980IntroReferral

    Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  8. May 1, 1980IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedMay 6, 198035
(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Expresses the condolences of the Senate to the families of the eight American servicemen who lost their lives during the mission to rescue the hostages in Iran. Declares the sense of the Senate that the President order the American flag to be flown at half-mast on all government grounds from sunset May 6, until sunset May 9, 1980.

Introduced in SenateMay 1, 198000

Extends the condolences of the Senate to the families of the eight American servicemen who lost their lives during the mission to rescue the hostages in Iran. Declares the sense of the Senate that the President order the American flag to be flown at half-mast on all government grounds from May 4 through May 11, 1980, as a mark of respect for such servicemen.