A resolution expressing the approval of Congress for the 50th anniversary celebration of the homecoming of United States prisoners of war from Vietnam and in recognition of the extraordinary service and sacrifices of such prisoners of war during the Vietnam War.
SRES 222 is a Senate resolution expressing Congress's approval for the 50th anniversary celebration of the homecoming of U.S. prisoners of war (POWs) from Vietnam, held in 2023. It recognizes the extraordinary service and sacrifices of these POWs during the Vietnam War, including their experiences of brutal captivity, torture, and forced labor while held by North Vietnam and its allies. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic gesture of honor from Congress. It was introduced by Senators Carper and Moran and passed by the Senate on May 18, 2023, to commemorate the POWs' resilience and patriotism.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
Committee Review
Senate Passage
May 2023
House Passage
President
Introduced May 18, 2023
Last action May 18, 2023
Floor votes
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
May 18, 2023
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1755; text: CR S1752)
upper
May 18, 2023
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1755; text: CR S1752)
upper
May 18, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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