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Version 36 · Passed House amended · Jul 30, 2007
Congratulates the Military Order of the Purple Heart on its 75th anniversary as a national organization whose goals are to preserve and sustain the honor of the Armed Forces.
Commends all Purple Heart recipients for their courage and sacrifice on behalf of the United States.
Encourages all Americans to learn about the Purple Heart and the honor, courage, and bravery it symbolizes.
People & committees
Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3] · R–NC
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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Received in the Senate.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/31/2007 H8927)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 7/31/2007 H8927)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 49.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR 7/31/2007 H8927-8928)
Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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