Advocates had hoped the Senate would pass legislation related to the honor before leaving on their election break.
House lawmakers advanced plans Tuesday to award the Medal of Honor to the Iraq War hero.
The measure would waive rules blocking the award for the Iraq War hero.
The former 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment officer paid tribute to one who is being recommended for the Medal of Honor.
Cashe died after suffering severe injuries while pulling fellow soldiers out of a burning vehicle after an ambush in Iraq in 2005.
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