Bill Title
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the integration of the Armed Forces.
Committees
House Armed Services; Senate Armed Services
Bill Summary
Recognizes the 60th anniversary of President Truman's executive order declaring a policy of equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services without regard to race, color, religion, or national origin, thereby beginning the process of ending segregation in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Bill
Sponsor
Committee
House Armed Services; Senate Armed Services
Date
July 14, 2008
Question
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended
Vote Type
2/3 YEA-AND-NAY
Result
Passed
Description
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the integration of the United States Armed Forces