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H.Res. 986: Recognizing the courage and sacrifice of those members of the United States Armed Forces who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict and calling for a full accounting of the 1,729 members of the Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for from the Vietnam conflict.

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H.Res. 986: Recognizing the courage and sacrifice of those members of the United States Armed Forces who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict and calling for a full accounting of the 1,729 members of the Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for from the Vietnam conflict.

110th Congress · introduced 2008-02-14 · Commemorations · Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2008-02-14 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 366 (2008): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended, HRES986 (2008-05-22), Passed. See all
  4. Where it stands now: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
  5. If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.

What does this mean?

Official title

Recognizing the courage and sacrifice of those members of the United States Armed Forces who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict and calling for a full accounting of the 1,729 members of the Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for from the Vietnam conflict.

Plain summary

Expresses gratitude for, and urges states, localities, and all Americans to honor the courage and sacrifice of, members of the Armed Forces, including Samuel R. Johnson of Texas, who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict. Declares that the House of Representatives will continue to press for a full accounting of the 1,729 members of the Armed Forces and 34 U.S. citizens who remain unaccounted for from that conflict. Honors all members of the Armed Forces who have fought and died in the defense of freedom.

Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House amended), quoted unchanged (nonpartisan). Read the source.

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What does this mean? (plain words)

Official text

Recognizing the courage and sacrifice of those members of the United States Armed Forces who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict and calling for a full accounting of the 1,729 members of the Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for from the Vietnam conflict.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House amended)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8] · 57 cosponsors

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Cosponsors on this site

John R. Carter (R-TX), Tom Cole (R-OK), Robert B. Aderholt (R-AL), Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Darrell Issa (R-CA), Michael T. McCaul (R-TX), Mike Rogers (R-AL), Pete Sessions (R-TX), Tim Walberg (R-MI), Joe Wilson (R-SC)

Recorded votes

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Resolution
A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
Roll-call vote
A vote where each member's position is recorded by name, so the public can see how every member voted. "Yea" means yes, "Nay" means no, "Present" means the member was there but did not take a side.

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong110-hres986 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong110 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong110