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H.Res. 62 (108th)

Recognizing the courage and sacrifice of those members of the United States Armed Forces who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict and calling for a full accounting of the 1,902 members of the Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for from the Vietnam conflict.

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Introduced

11 February 2003

Last action

28 February 2003 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.

Sponsors

Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22], Rep. Ballenger, Cass [R-NC-10], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8], Rep. Bonilla, Henry [R-TX-23], Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8], Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26], Rep. Cantor, Eric [R-VA-7], Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31], Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large], Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4], Rep. Collins, Mac [R-GA-3], Rep. Combest, Larry [R-TX-19], Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8], Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7], Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50], Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC], Rep. Dunn, Jennifer [R-WA-8], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Gibbons, Jim [R-NV-2], Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5], Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5], Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2], Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Osborne, Tom [R-NE-3], Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Porter, Jon C. [R-NV-3], Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15], Rep. Reynolds, Thomas M. [R-NY-26], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-3], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12]

Subjects

Defence

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Defence

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Summary

Expresses gratitude for and encourages States and localities to honor the courage and sacrifice of members of the U.S. armed forces, particularly Sam Johnson of Texas, who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict. Calls for a full accounting of the 1,902 members of the armed forces 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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Timeline

  1. 11 February 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 February 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 February 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 12 February 2003

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  5. 12 February 2003

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 25). (text as passed House: CR H399)

    Source: Floor

  6. 12 February 2003

    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): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 25).(text as passed House: CR H399)

    Source: Floor

  7. 12 February 2003

    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

  8. 12 February 2003

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 62.

    Source: Floor

  9. 12 February 2003

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H399-406)

    Source: Floor

  10. 12 February 2003

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  11. 28 February 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.

    Source: Committee

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