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H.RES.608: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Defense should rectify deficiencies in the military postal system to ensure that members of the Armed Forces stationed overseas are able to receive and send mail in a timely manne
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced April 28, 2004
- Latest Major Action May 12, 2004
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
43 (3 Democrats, 41 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives (House) that: (1) it is in the interests of the United States to immediately resolve long-standing military mail delivery problems so that our troops can receive mail from home and are not disenfranchised in the 2004 election; (2) the Secretary of Defense should establish a system that expedites the delivery of election ballots to members and accurately tracks military postal transit times;...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Mr. Forbes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 608.
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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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 160).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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April 28, 2004 |
Introduced in the House by J. Randy Forbes (R-Va.) |