Memorials, Recognition - Members of the 168th Military Police Battalion, Tennessee Army National Guard -
SJR 696 is a ceremonial resolution formally honoring the members of the 168th Military Police Battalion, Tennessee Army National Guard, for their service during the Joint Task Force-Southern Border mission. It recognizes their specific contributions, including over 14,000 security operations, counter-unmanned aerial system engagements, and coordination with federal and international partners along the U.S.-Mexico border. This resolution does not create new laws or policies - it is purely a symbolic gesture of commendation, directly affecting the battalion members and their families by formally acknowledging their service. The resolution passed unanimously in both chambers and is now awaiting the Governor's signature.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 9, 2026
Signed Mar 6, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Feb 19, 2026 · House Feb 26, 2026
How they voted
32–0
Passed
Total votes 32
Feb 19, 2026
D
Democratic6
100% Yea
R
Republican26
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 6, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
Mar 2, 2026
House · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
Feb 27, 2026
Senate · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
Feb 26, 2026
House · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 0
Feb 19, 2026
Senate · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Feb 12, 2026
Senate · Referred to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Feb 9, 2026
House · Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ed Jackson
RRepublican
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