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HRES 868 111th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Congressional tributes Military personnel and dependents Veterans' organizations and recognition Women's employment

Honoring and recognizing the service and achievements of current and former female members of the Armed Forces.

Introduced: October 23, 2009 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 5, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Nov 5, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 5, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 366 - 0 (Roll no. 858). (text: CR 11/4/2009 H12325)
Nov 5, 2009
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): 366 - 0 (Roll no. 858).(text: CR 11/4/2009 H12325)
Nov 5, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12380-12381)
Nov 4, 2009
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.
Nov 4, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 868.
Nov 4, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12325-12327)
Nov 4, 2009
Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Oct 23, 2009
Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
Oct 23, 2009
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 23, 2009
Referred to House Armed Services
Oct 23, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2625)
Oct 23, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 5, 2009 House · vote #858 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 3660 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Honors and recognizes the service and achievements of current and former female members of the Armed Forces.

Encourages recognition of the service and achievements of women in the military and female veterans on Memorial Day.

Encourages learning the history of service and achievements of such women.

Supports groups that raise awareness about the service and achievements of such women and veterans.

What's happening now November 5, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3