HRES 925
111th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Aviation and airports
Conflicts and wars
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the meritorious service performed by aviators in the United States Armed Forces who, as a result of hostile action, mechanical failures, or other problems, were forced to evade or escape enemy capture, were captured but subsequently escaped, or were compelled to endure arduous confinement, retaliation, and even death as a result of their efforts to evade capture or escape.
Introduced: November 19, 2009
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 21, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1854)
Mar 21, 2010
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Mar 21, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 21, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 164). (text: CR 3/20/2010 H1778)
Mar 21, 2010
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 164).(text: CR 3/20/2010 H1778)
Mar 20, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 925.
Mar 20, 2010
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.
Mar 20, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1778-1783)
Mar 20, 2010
Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Dec 8, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Nov 19, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Nov 19, 2009
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2010 | House · vote #164 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 426–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) aviators who were forced to evade or escape enemy capture, were captured but subsequently escaped to return to their units and resume their service, or were compelled to endure arduous confinement, retaliation, and even death as of a result of their efforts to evade or escape capture should be publicly recognized for their extraordinary service; and (2) the Secretaries of the military departments should consider these aviators for appropriate recognition within their branch of the Armed Forces.
What's happening now
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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