HRES 963
110th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Health
Social Welfare
Veterans' hospitals
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' organizations
Volunteer workers
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week, and for other purposes.
Introduced: February 7, 2008
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Introduced
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Became law
Feb 14, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 14, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 0 (Roll no. 67). (text: CR 2/13/2008 H916)
Feb 14, 2008
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): 384 - 0 (Roll no. 67).(text: CR 2/13/2008 H916)
Feb 14, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H969-970)
Feb 13, 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.
Feb 13, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 963.
Feb 13, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H916-917)
Feb 13, 2008
Mr. Rodriguez moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Feb 7, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 7, 2008
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2008 | House · vote #67 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 384–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Expresses support for the National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Program and its efforts to: (1) pay tribute to and express appreciation for hospitalized veterans; (2) increase community awareness of the role of the medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA); and (3) encourage citizens to visit hospitalized veterans and become involved as volunteers.
Declares that the House of Representatives will continue to work with veterans service organizations to support our veterans.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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