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H.Res. 1516 (111th)

Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II, honoring the service members who fought in World War II and their families, and honoring the service members who are currently serving in combat operations.

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Introduced

14 July 2010

Last action

23 July 2010 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Sponsors

Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4], Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25], Rep. Giffords, Gabrielle [D-AZ-8], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-4], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1], Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37], Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4], Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1], Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3], Rep. Berry, Marion [D-AR-1], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Nye, Glenn C. [D-VA-2], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12], Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6], Rep. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5], Rep. Kratovil, Frank, Jr. [D-MD-1], Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4], Rep. Murphy, Scott [D-NY-20], Rep. Boren, Dan [D-OK-2], Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5]

Subjects

Defence

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6 June 2025

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Summary

Recognizes the service and sacrifices of all of the brave men and women who fought and contributed to American victory in World War II on the 65th anniversary of the end of that war. Honors the families and decedents of those men and women, and the men and women themselves, whose lives were taken in defense of liberty and freedom. Remembers and honors the servicemembers today who are actively fighting for freedom and to protect the American way of life in ongoing combat operations, including Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

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Timeline

  1. 14 July 2010

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 July 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 July 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 July 2010

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  5. 20 July 2010

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 453). (text: CR H5757)

    Source: Floor

  6. 20 July 2010

    Vote

    Passed/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): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 453).(text: CR H5757)

    Source: Floor

  7. 20 July 2010

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5754-5756)

    Source: Floor

  8. 20 July 2010

    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

  9. 20 July 2010

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1516.

    Source: Floor

  10. 20 July 2010

    Floor

    Mr. Skelton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  11. 23 July 2010

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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