H.J.Res. 18 — Recognizing the historic commitment of the United States to the recovery of and full accounting for Americans who are prisoners of war or in a missing status.

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Recognizes the: (1) rescue missions carried out by units of the U.S. Army, including the 111th Airborne Division, 60 years ago in the Philippines during World War II; and (2) bravery and courage of the U.S. soldiers and Filipino guerillas who participated in those missions.

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2005-02-14
Introduced in House
2005-02-14
Introduced in House
2005-02-14
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2005-02-16
Mr. Franks (AZ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
2005-02-16
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H665-669)
2005-02-16
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. J. Res. 18.
2005-02-16
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H665)
2005-02-16
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H665)
2005-02-16
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Recognizing the historic commitment of the United States to the recovery of and full accounting for Americans who are prisoners of war or in a missing status.

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