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HRES 1195 110th Congress House

Expressing condolences and sympathy to the people of the People's Republic of China for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by the earthquake of May 12, 2008 in Sichuan Province.

Introduced: May 14, 2008 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
May 20, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 20, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4209)
May 20, 2008
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4209)
May 20, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1195.
May 20, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4209-4213)
May 20, 2008
Mr. Wu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
May 14, 2008
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
May 14, 2008
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 14, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 14, 2008
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 20, 2008

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Extends condolences and sympathy to the people of the People's Republic of China (PRC) for the loss of life and destruction caused by the earthquake centered in Sichuan Province.

Vows full support for the people of the PRC as well as the members of the Chinese American community who have relatives in the affected areas.

Expresses confidence that the people of the PRC will come together to help those in need and succeed in overcoming the hardships incurred because of this tragedy.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 14
All 14 Democratic 10 Republican 1
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · May 20, 2008
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · May 20, 2008
Bordallo, Madeleine
· May 19, 2008
 D
Green, Al
Texas · May 19, 2008
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · May 19, 2008
 D
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · May 19, 2008
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Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · May 14, 2008
Faleomavaega, Eni
· May 14, 2008
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Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · May 14, 2008
LAMPSON, NICK
· May 14, 2008
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Larsen, Rick
Washington · May 14, 2008
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Larson, John B.
Connecticut · May 14, 2008
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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · May 14, 2008
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Schiff, Adam B.
California · May 14, 2008
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 1195: Expressing condolences and sympathy to the people of the People's Republic of China for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by the earthquake of May 12, 2008 in Sichuan Province.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1195/
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"H. Res. 1195: Expressing condolences and sympathy to the people of the People's Republic of China for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by the earthquake of May 12, 2008 in Sichuan Province.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1195/.
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H. Res. 1195, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1195/.
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