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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Jun 26, 2008
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Recognizes the need for equal access to veterans' benefits for all who have honorably served.
Supports the goals, ideals, and deeds of the American GI Forum and its members.
Commends the work of the American GI Forum on its 60th anniversary.
Encourages others to join with the American GI Forum to ensure that veterans are never again denied the benefits they rightfully deserve.
People & committees
Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-23] · D–TX
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 464). (text: CR 6/24/2008 H5975)
House roll call 464 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 464).(text: CR 6/24/2008 H5975)
House roll call 464 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6102-6103)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1291.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5975-5977)
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Introduced in House
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