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H.Res. 986 (110th)

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 1,729 members of the Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for from the Vietnam conflict.

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Introduced

14 February 2008

Last action

22 May 2008 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Cantor, Eric [R-VA-7], Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12], Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31], Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4], Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2], Rep. Campbell, John [R-CA-48], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8], Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26], Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4], Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11], Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large], Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Rep. Everett, Terry [R-AL-2], Rep. Feeney, Tom [R-FL-24], Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5], Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11], Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Hayes, Robin [R-NC-8], Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2], Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14], Rep. Marchant, Kenny [R-TX-24], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. McHenry, Patrick T. [R-NC-10], Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25], Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10], Rep. Miller, Gary G. [R-CA-42], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19], Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14], Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. Reynolds, Thomas M. [R-NY-26]

Subjects

Defence

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6 June 2025

Defence

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Summary

Expresses gratitude for, and urges states, localities, and all Americans to honor the courage and sacrifice of, members of the Armed Forces, including Samuel R. Johnson of Texas, who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict. Declares that the House of Representatives will continue to press for a full accounting of the 1,729 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. 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. 20 May 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

  6. 20 May 2008

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 986.

    Source: Floor

  7. 20 May 2008

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4175-4178)

    Source: Floor

  8. 20 May 2008

    Floor

    Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  9. 22 May 2008

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 22 May 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): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 366). (text: CR 5/20/2008 H4175)

    Source: Floor

  11. 22 May 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): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 366).(text: CR 5/20/2008 H4175)

    Source: Floor

  12. 22 May 2008

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR 5/23/2008 H4821-4822)

    Source: Floor

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