HRES 62
108th Congress
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Vietnamese Conflict
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.
Introduced: February 11, 2003
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11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 28, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
Feb 12, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 12, 2003
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)
Feb 12, 2003
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)
Feb 12, 2003
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H415-416)
Feb 12, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H399-406)
Feb 12, 2003
Mr. Hunter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Feb 12, 2003
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.
Feb 12, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 62.
Feb 11, 2003
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2003 | House · vote #25 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 424–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English 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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Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
Committees of jurisdiction
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