H.R. 6897: To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make certain payments to eligible persons who served in the Philippines during World War II. H.R. 6897: Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2008 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 2008-09-15 Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. 2008-09-22T12:14:00-04:00 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2008-09-22T12:14:00-04:00 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6897. 2008-09-22T12:14:00-04:00 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. 2008-09-22T12:44:00-04:00 Considered as unfinished business. 2008-09-23T13:58:00-04:00 pass On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 23 (Roll no. 624). (text: CR 9/22/2008 H8483) 2008-09-23T14:05:00-04:00 Received in the Senate. 2008-09-23 H.R. 6897: Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2008 h H.R. 6897: Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2008 (110th Congress) Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2008 To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make certain payments to eligible persons who served in the Philippines during World War II. 2008-09-15 110 2008-09-15 6897 vote HouseBill LegislativeAction VoteAction OfficialTitle ShortTitle