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Calling on the United States Government and the international community to promptly develop, fund, and implement a comprehensive regional strategy to protect civilians, facilitate humanitarian operations, contain and reduce violence, and contribute to conditions for sustainable peace and good governance in Chad, as well as in the wider region that includes the northern region of the Central African Republic and the Darfur region of Sudan.

Introduced: February 28, 2008 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
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May 5, 2008
Motion to reconsider the vote tabled.
May 5, 2008
On motion to table the motion to reconsider the vote Agreed to by recorded vote: 199 - 168 (Roll no. 243). (consideration: CR H3047)
May 5, 2008
Mr. Hastings (FL) moved to table the motion to reconsider the vote
May 5, 2008
Mr. Lewis (CA) moved to reconsider the vote.
May 5, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 371 - 0 (Roll no. 242). (text: CR H3026)
May 5, 2008
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 371 - 0 (Roll no. 242).(text: CR H3026)
May 5, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3046-3047)
May 5, 2008
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lewis (CA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
May 5, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1011.
May 5, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3026-3028)
May 5, 2008
Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Apr 30, 2008
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 30, 2008
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 28, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 28, 2008
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 5, 2008 House · vote #243 Table Motion to Reconsider Passed 199–168 See who voted →
May 5, 2008 House · vote #242 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 371–0 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses concern about the safety and well-being of innocent civilians in Chad and the refugees from Darfur and the Central African Republic.

Condemns Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir and the National Congress Party for their support of the armed rebellion in Chad.

Calls on all parties to seek a negotiated settlement.

Urges the government of Chad to: (1) engage in a national dialogue to reach a comprehensive agreement; (2) protect its civilians; and (3) end all recruitment of persons under the age of 18 and demobilize all children under the age of 18 from its security forces.

Urges the government of the Central African Republic to protect civilians and engage in dialogue with opposition and armed groups.

Calls on armed opposition groups to: (1) renounce violence and respect the rule of law; (2) engage in political dialogue to resolve the current crisis in their respective countries; and (3) end cooperation with the government of Sudan and others that support armed rebellion.

Urges the U.N. Security Council to remain focused on the crises in Chad and the Central African Republic.

Calls on the President to: (1) continue U.S. humanitarian assistance to the refugees and internally displaced persons in Chad and the Central African Republic; (2) provide support to strengthen democratic institutions and respect for human rights; and (3) seek Security Council measures against the government of Sudan for its aggression in Chad and the region.

What's happening now May 5, 2008

Motion to reconsider the vote tabled.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 11
All 11 Democratic 11