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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Sep 17, 2008
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Commends the extraordinary contributions of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Recognizes: (1) that the United States has an affirmative duty to care for the men and women who have so served; and (2) the efforts of the National Association of State Veterans Homes in providing veterans with high-quality care.
Commends efforts made by state veterans homes for the past 120 years in ensuring that veterans receive the highest quality of care worthy of their sacrifices.
People & committees
Rep. Hodes, Paul W. [D-NH-2] · D–NH
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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): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 602). (text: CR 9/15/2008 H8068-8069)
House roll call 602 · 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): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 602).(text: CR 9/15/2008 H8068-8069)
House roll call 602 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8351-8352)
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Stearns objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1335.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8068-8071)
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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