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H.Con.Res. 297 (110th)

Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the integration of the Armed Forces.

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Introduced

14 February 2008

Last action

15 July 2008 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Sponsors

Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3], Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO], Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2], Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6], Rep. Bonner, Jo [R-AL-1], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Fossella, Vito [R-NY-13], Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13], Rep. Davis, Artur [D-AL-7], Rep. Everett, Terry [R-AL-2], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr. [D-AL-5], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Hayes, Robin [R-NC-8], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11], Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

6 June 2025

Defence

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Summary

Recognizes the 60th anniversary of President Truman's executive order declaring a policy of equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services without regard to race, color, religion, or national origin, thereby beginning the process of ending segregation in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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Timeline

  1. 14 February 2008

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 February 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 February 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 February 2008

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Source: Committee

  5. 14 July 2008

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  6. 14 July 2008

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 0 (Roll no. 488). (text: CR H6424)

    Source: Floor

  7. 14 July 2008

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  8. 14 July 2008

    Vote

    Passed/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): 378 - 0 (Roll no. 488).(text: CR H6424)

    Source: Floor

  9. 14 July 2008

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6424-6426)

    Source: Floor

  10. 14 July 2008

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  11. 14 July 2008

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 297.

    Source: Floor

  12. 14 July 2008

    Floor

    Mr. Courtney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  13. 15 July 2008

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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