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United States · Resolution · HRES

H.Res. 237 (110th)

Supporting and encouraging greater support for Veterans Day each year.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

12 March 2007

Last action

23 October 2007 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43], Marcy Kaptur, Rep. Melancon, Charlie [D-LA-3], Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26], Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], EDDIE JOHNSON, Rep. Barrow, John [D-GA-12], Rep. Boyd, Allen [D-FL-2], Rep. Mitchell, Harry E. [D-AZ-5], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Davis, Artur [D-AL-7], Rep. Space, Zachary T. [D-OH-18], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], James McGovern, Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Peter Welch, Raúl Grijalva, Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6], Rep. Boyda, Nancy E. [D-KS-2], Adam Schiff, Steve Cohen, Betty McCollum, Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Keith Ellison, Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], COLLIN PETERSON, Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8], Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10], John Boozman, Doug Lamborn, Rep. Altmire, Jason [D-PA-4]

Subjects

Defence, Education

Source updated

2 January 2025

Defence · Education

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Summary

Encourages Americans to demonstrate their support for veterans on Veterans Day each year. Encourages schools and teachers to educate students on the great contributions veterans have made to the country and its history, both while serving as members of the Armed Forces and after completing their service. Requests that the President issue a proclamation each year in connection with the observance of Veterans Day calling on Americans to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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Timeline

  1. 12 March 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 March 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 March 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 October 2007

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11883)

    Source: Floor

  5. 23 October 2007

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11883-11885)

    Source: Floor

  6. 23 October 2007

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 23 October 2007

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11883)

    Source: Floor

  8. 23 October 2007

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 237.

    Source: Floor

  9. 23 October 2007

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

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