March 25, 1999
Web posted at: 10:06 a.m. EST (1506 GMT)

WASHINGTON (AllPolitics, March 24) -- The U.S. House of Representatives approved, 424-1, Wednesday night a resolution expressing support for U.S. troops in the Balkans.

Below is the full text of the resolution. Also, find out how your congressmen voted on the measure with Congressional Quarterly's Votewatch.

H.Res.130

Whereas the president has authorized United States participation in NATO military operations against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia;

Whereas up to 22,000 members of the Armed Forces are presently involved in operations in and around the Balkans region with the active participation of NATO and other coalition forces; and

Whereas the House of Representatives and the American people have the greatest pride in the members of the Armed Forces and strongly support them:

Now, therefore, be it resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the members of the United States Armed Forces who are engaged in military operations against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and recognizes their professionalism, dedication, patriotism and courage.

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