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HRES 986 110th Congress House

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…

Official title: 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 call… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: 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.

Introduced: February 14, 2008 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
May 22, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 22, 2008
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)
May 22, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR 5/23/2008 H4821-4822)
May 20, 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.
May 20, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 986.
May 20, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4175-4178)
May 20, 2008
Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Feb 29, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Feb 14, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Feb 14, 2008
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 22, 2008 House · vote #366 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 394–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action May 22, 2008

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
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 and 34 U.S. citizens 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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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 10
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Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Feb 14, 2008
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Carter, John R.
Texas · Feb 14, 2008
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Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Feb 14, 2008
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Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · Feb 14, 2008
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Issa, Darrell
California · Feb 14, 2008
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McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Feb 14, 2008
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Rogers, Mike D.
Alabama · Feb 14, 2008
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · Feb 14, 2008
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Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Feb 14, 2008
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Feb 14, 2008
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 986: 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.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-986/
MLA
"H. Res. 986: 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.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-986/.
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H. Res. 986, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-986/.
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[H. Res. 986: 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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-986/)
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