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HRES 723 109th Congress House International Affairs Africa Africa (Sub-Saharan) Arabs Armed Forces and National Security Armistices Arms control Chad Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Civil War Crime and Law Enforcement Ethnic relations Europe Genocide Government Operations and Politics Human rights Military aircraft Military assistance Military aviation Military withdrawal

Calling on the President to take immediate steps to help improve the security situation in Darfur, Sudan, with a specific emphasis on civilian protection.

Introduced: March 14, 2006 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
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Became law
Sep 26, 2006
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 26, 2006
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 7 (Roll no. 481). (text: CR 9/25/2006 CR H7309)
Sep 26, 2006
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): 412 - 7 (Roll no. 481).(text: CR 9/25/2006 CR H7309)
Sep 26, 2006
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7423-7424)
Sep 25, 2006
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.
Sep 25, 2006
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate H. Res. 723.
Sep 25, 2006
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7309-7313)
Sep 25, 2006
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Sep 13, 2006
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 13, 2006
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 5, 2006
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1466)
Mar 14, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Mar 14, 2006
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 26, 2006 House · vote #481 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 4127 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Commends the Africa Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) in monitoring the N'Djamena Ceasefire Agreement in Darfur and its role in diminishing some acts of violence.

Condemns the continued genocide against civilians in Darfur by the government of Sudan and government-sponsored militias, as well as attacks against civilians by rebels in Darfur.

Calls on all parties to the Agreement to abide by its terms and engage in good-faith negotiations to end the Darfur conflict.

Calls on the government of Sudan to: (1) comply with U.N. Security Council Resolution 1706, support AMIS' transition to a U.N. peacekeeping mission, and facilitate U.N. peacekeeper deployment; (2) withdraw all offensive military aircraft and personnel from the region; (3) cease support for the Janjaweed militia and rebels from Chad; and (4) disarm the Janjaweed militias.

Calls on: (1) the international community to provide sufficient funding to support AMIS' transition; (2) the African Union (AU) to work closely with the United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to strengthen its capacity to deter violence and instability until a U.N. peacekeeping force is fully deployed in Darfur; and (3) NATO to extend its AU advisor mission.

Urges the President to take steps to: (1) improve the security situation in Darfur, including by proposing that NATO implement an interim civilian protection force; and (2) obtain the support of the People's Republic of China (PRC), the Russian Federation, and U.S. allies in the Arab League to secure Sudan's compliance with Security Council Resolution 1706 and support full funding for the U.N. peacekeeping force in Sudan.

Urges NATO to support such proposed civilian protection force.

What's happening now September 26, 2006

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1