H.RES.1335: Celebrating the 120-year partnership between the Government and State veterans homes.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
  • Introduced July 10, 2008
  • Latest Major Action Sept. 17, 2008

Bill Summary

Commends the extraordinary contributions of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Recognizes: (1) that the United States has an affirmative duty to care for the men and women who have so served; and (2) the efforts of the National Association of State Veterans Homes in providing veterans with high-quality care. Commends efforts made by state veterans homes for the past 120 years in ensuring that veterans receive the highest quality...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1335.
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Stearns objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 602).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
July 10, 2008

Introduced in the House by Paul W. Hodes (D-N.H.)

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