A bill to authorize the award of the Medal of Honor to Ed W. Freeman, James K. Okubo, and Andrew J. Smith.
Became Public Law No: 106-223.
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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jun 13, 2000
Authorizes the President, notwithstanding applicable time limitations, to award the Medal of Honor to: (1) Ed W. Freeman for actions during the Vietnam War; (2) James K. Okubo for actions during World War II; and (3) Andrew J. Smith for actions during the Civil War.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by voice vote. (text: CR 6/15/2000 H4586)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by voice vote.(text: CR 6/15/2000 H4586)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 2722.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR 6/15/2000 H4586-4587)
Mr. Hefley asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5057-5058; text of measure as passed in Senate: CR S5058)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5057-5058; text of measure as passed in Senate: CR S5058)
Introduced in Senate
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