HCONRES 304
107th Congress
House
International Affairs
Africa (Sub-Saharan)
American economic assistance
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Democratic Republic of Congo
Emergency Management
Volcanoes
Expressing sympathy to the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo who were tragically affected by the eruption of the Nyiragongo volcano on January 17, 2002.
Introduced: January 24, 2002
Introduced by:
Davis, Danny K.
Democratic
· Illinois
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Feb 27, 2002
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Feb 26, 2002
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Feb 26, 2002
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 1 (Roll no. 40). (text: CR H533)
Feb 26, 2002
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 26, 2002
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 1 (Roll no. 40).(text: CR H533)
Feb 26, 2002
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H536-537)
Feb 26, 2002
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.
Feb 26, 2002
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 304.
Feb 26, 2002
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H533-535)
Feb 26, 2002
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jan 24, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Jan 24, 2002
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2002 | House · vote #40 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended | Passed | 405–1 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Declares that Congress: (1) expresses its deepest sympathies and condolences to the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo who were tragically affected by the eruption of the Nyiragongo volcano on January 17, 2002; and (2) supports a substantial increase in the amount of assistance provided by the United States to such people to aid in rebuilding their villages and their lives.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1