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Congressional Research Service
Version 36 · Passed House amended · May 22, 2008
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 and 34 U.S. citizens 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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Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8] · R–OH
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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, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 366). (text: CR 5/20/2008 H4175)
House roll call 366 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: 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)
House roll call 366 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR 5/23/2008 H4821-4822)
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. 986.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4175-4178)
Mrs. Davis (CA) 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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