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HRES 1090 110th Congress House

Honoring the esteemed former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on the occasion of his 90th birthday.

Introduced: May 5, 2008 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Jul 15, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 15, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 494). (text: CR H6507)
Jul 15, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6545-6546)
Jul 15, 2008
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.
Jul 15, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1090.
Jul 15, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6507-6510)
Jul 15, 2008
Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Apr 8, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 8, 2008
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 15, 2008 House · vote #494 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 411–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action July 15, 2008

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Honors former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on his 90th birthday (July 18, 2008) and extends best wishes to him and his family.

Honors his many accomplishments on behalf of all South Africans.

Congratulates him for his efforts to promote dialogue to peacefully resolve conflicts between people in Africa and around the world.

Celebrates his contributions to South Africa, the United States, and the international community.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 15
All 15 Democratic 14
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Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · May 5, 2008
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Carson, André
Indiana · May 5, 2008
CHRISTENSEN, DONNA
· May 5, 2008
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · May 5, 2008
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Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · May 5, 2008
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Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · May 5, 2008
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · May 5, 2008
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Green, Al
Texas · May 5, 2008
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Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · May 5, 2008
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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · May 5, 2008
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Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · May 5, 2008
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · May 5, 2008
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Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · May 5, 2008
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Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · May 5, 2008
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Waters, Maxine
California · May 5, 2008
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 1090: Honoring the esteemed former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on the occasion of his 90th birthday.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1090/
MLA
"H. Res. 1090: Honoring the esteemed former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on the occasion of his 90th birthday.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1090/.
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H. Res. 1090, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1090/.
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