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110th Congress > House > Vote 1541

Date: May 22, 2008

Result: 394-0 (Passed)

Clerk session vote number: 366

Vote Subject Matter: Foreign and Defense Policy / Defense Policy Resolutions

Sponsor: BOEHNER, John Andrew (R-OH)

Bill number: HRES986

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended

Description: 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

Bill summary: 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.

Bill titles: 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.

Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov

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