SRES 417 · 96th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

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.

Introduced 1980-05-01· Sponsored by Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure passed Senate, amended.(1980-05-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (20)

9 Democrats11 Republicans