H.RES.866: Expressing support for designation of a National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public participation in a nationwide project that collects and preserves the stories of the men and women who served our nation in times of war and conflict.

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Recognizes National Veterans Awareness Week. Supports the designation of a National Veterans History Project Week. Calls on the people of the United States to interview at least one veteran in their families or communities according to guidelines provided by the Veterans History Project (a project of the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress). Encourages local, state, and national organizations along with federal, state, city and...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mr. Walz 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. 866.
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.
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): 389 - 0 (Roll no. 837).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct. 23, 2009

Introduced in the House by Ron Kind (D-Wis.)

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