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H.CON.RES.238: Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Feb. 23, 2010
- Latest Major Action March 1, 2010
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
45 (43 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Recognizes the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a nation.Recognizes the need for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue to work to eliminate any health and benefit disparities for our nation's minority veterans.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Mr. Filner 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. Con. Res. 238.
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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): 383 - 0 (Roll no. 74).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2701.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Feb. 23, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by Larry Kissell (D-N.C.) |