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.

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1. 2010-02-23

   Introduced in House

2. 2010-02-23

   Introduced in House

3. 2010-02-23

   Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

4. 2010-02-24

   Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

5. 2010-02-24

   Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H791-794)

6. 2010-02-24

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 238.

7. 2010-02-24

   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.

8. 2010-02-26

   Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H951-952)

9. 2010-02-26

   Passed/agreed to in House: 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).(text: CR 2/24/2010 H791-792)

   Roll Call #74 (House)
10. 2010-02-26

    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). (text: CR 2/24/2010 H791-792)

    Roll Call #74 (House)
11. 2010-02-26

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

12. 2010-02-26

    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.

13. 2010-03-01

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.