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Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the conclusion of the War in the Pacific and honoring veterans of both the Pacific and Atlantic theaters of the Second World War.

Introduced: June 24, 2005 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Jul 14, 2005
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jul 14, 2005
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jul 14, 2005
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 14, 2005
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 379). (text: CR 7/13/2005 H5764)
Jul 14, 2005
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5880-5881)
Jul 13, 2005
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.
Jul 13, 2005
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 191.
Jul 13, 2005
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5764-5766)
Jul 13, 2005
Mr. Hyde moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jun 30, 2005
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 30, 2005
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 24, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Jun 24, 2005
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 14, 2005 House · vote #379 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 399–0 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Honors all veterans, living and deceased, of the Second World War in both the Pacific and Atlantic theaters on the 60th anniversary year of the war's conclusion. Expresses the deep appreciation and gratitude of the United States for their valor and selfless service to their country.

Calls upon the people of the United States to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the final surrender of the Second World War aboard the USS Missouri as a day of remembrance and appreciation for those who preserved liberty for future generations and rescued the world from the scourge of fascist militarism.

Reaffirms the judgment in Tokyo rendered by the International Military Tribunal for the Far East of 1946-1948 and the conviction of certain individuals as war criminals for their crimes against humanity.

Recognizes that the alliances formed in the Asia-Pacific region following the Second World War, including those with Australia, Japan, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, and Thailand, have contributed immeasurably to the continued peace and prosperity enjoyed throughout the region.

What's happening now July 14, 2005

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 1 Republican 3 Independent 1
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McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Jun 28, 2005
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Jun 28, 2005
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Schiff, Adam B.
California · Jun 28, 2005
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Jun 28, 2005
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Jun 28, 2005
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 191: Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the conclusion of the War in the Pacific and honoring veterans of both the Pacific and Atlantic theaters of the Second World War.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HCONRES-191/
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"H. Con. Res. 191: Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the conclusion of the War in the Pacific and honoring veterans of both the Pacific and Atlantic theaters of the Second World War.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HCONRES-191/.
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H. Con. Res. 191, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HCONRES-191/.
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