H.J.Res. 70 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23, 2008, and commemorating the historic contributions of its veterans and continuing contributions of its soldiers to the vital national security interests and homeland defense missions of the United States.
H.J.Res. 70 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Dec 13, 2007, sponsored by Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. with 260 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 13, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 260
- Policy area
- Commemorations
- Public law
- Public Law 110-203
What it does
Congratulates the Army Reserve on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the enactment of its original authorizing law on April 23, 1908. Recognizes and commends the Army Reserve for the service of its past and present citizen-soldiers whose personal courage, contributions, and sacrifices have helped preserve the freedom and advance the national security and homeland defense of the United States.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 173 Democrats, 87 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 13, 2007
- Passed the HouseApr 8, 2008
- Passed the SenateApr 14, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentApr 22, 2008
- Became lawApr 23, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-203. (Apr 23, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended
House · Apr 8, 2008 · Passed393–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennialHouse · Apr 8, 2008
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