HRES 1307
110th Congress
House
International Affairs
Arts, Culture, Religion
Bhutan
Congressional tributes
Cultural relations
Democracy
Exhibitions
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Monarchy
Parliamentary government
South Asia
Commemorating the Kingdom of Bhutan's participation in the 2008 Smithsonian Folklife Festival and commending the people and the Government of the Kingdom of Bhutan for their commitment to holding elections and broadening political participation.
Introduced: June 26, 2008
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Sep 9, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 9, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 15 (Roll no. 573). (text: CR H7880)
Sep 9, 2008
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): 395 - 15 (Roll no. 573).(text: CR H7880)
Sep 9, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7928)
Sep 9, 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.
Sep 9, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1307.
Sep 9, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7879-7881)
Sep 9, 2008
Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jun 26, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 26, 2008
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2008 | House · vote #573 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 395–15 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Commemorates Bhutan's participation in the 2008 Smithsonian Folklife Festival.
Recognizes the cultural, artistic, agricultural, and environmental achievements of Bhutan and the Bhutanese people.
Commends the Bhutanese people, the government of the Kingdom of Bhutan, and His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck for their commitment to conducting parliamentary elections and transitioning from a monarchy to a parliamentary democracy.
States that the House of Representatives remains committed to working with Bhutan, should it so desire, to foster cultural exchange and to assist in promoting democratic reform.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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