HJRES 70
110th Congress
House
Commemorations
Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces reserves
Army
Congressional tributes
Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23, 2008, and commemorating the historic contributions of its veterans and continuing contributions of its soldiers to the vital national security interests and homeland defense missions of the United States.
Introduced: December 13, 2007
Introduced by:
Bishop, Sanford D.
Democratic
· Georgia
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Everywhere this bill has been
19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 23, 2008
Became Public Law No: 110-203.
Apr 23, 2008
Signed by President.
Apr 22, 2008
Presented to President.
Apr 14, 2008
Cleared for White House.
Apr 14, 2008
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 14, 2008
Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2982)
Apr 14, 2008
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2982)
Apr 9, 2008
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Apr 8, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 8, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 161). (text: CR H2022)
Apr 8, 2008
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 161).(text: CR H2022)
Apr 8, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2046)
Apr 8, 2008
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.
Apr 8, 2008
Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended.
Apr 8, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2022-2024)
Apr 8, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 70.
Dec 13, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Dec 13, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2572)
Dec 13, 2007
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2008 | House · vote #161 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 393–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on April 8, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Congratulates the Army Reserve on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the enactment of its original authorizing law on April 23, 1908.
Recognizes and commends the Army Reserve for the service of its past and present citizen-soldiers whose personal courage, contributions, and sacrifices have helped preserve the freedom and advance the national security and homeland defense of the United States.
Extends gratitude to the veterans, soldiers, families, and employers who have supported the Army Reserve in accomplishing its vital missions.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 110-203.
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