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Recognizing the courage and sacrifice of those members of the United States Armed Forces who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict and calling for a full accounting of the 1,729 members of the Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for from the Vietnam conflict.
2/14/2008--Introduced. Expresses gratitude for, and urges states, localities, and all Americans to honor the courage and sacrifice of, members of the Armed Forces, including Samuel R. Johnson of Texas, who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict. Declares that the House of Representatives will continue to press for a full accounting of the 1,729 members of the Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for from that conflict. Honors all members of the Armed Forces who have fought and died in the defense of freedom.
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- 05/22/2008 - Considered as unfinished business.
- 05/22/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 366).
- 05/22/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 05/22/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR 5/23/2008 H4821-4822)
- 05/22/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4821-4822)
show all actions- 05/22/2008 - Considered as unfinished business.
- 05/22/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 366).
- 05/22/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 05/22/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR 5/23/2008 H4821-4822)
- 05/22/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4821-4822)
- 05/22/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 366). (text: CR 5/20/2008 H4175)
- 05/20/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4175-4178)
- 05/20/2008 - Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- 05/20/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4175-4178; text of measure as introduced: CR H4175)
- 05/20/2008 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 986.
- 05/20/2008 - At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- 02/29/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
- 02/14/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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