HRES 629
110th Congress
House
International Affairs
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief
Economic assistance
Emergency Management
Europe
Forest fires
Greece
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Technical assistance
Extending the condolences and sympathy of the House of Representatives to the Government and the people of Greece for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by the devastating fires raging through Greece since June 2007.
Introduced: September 4, 2007
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Sep 5, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 5, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 0 (Roll no. 851). (text: CR H10082)
Sep 5, 2007
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 0 (Roll no. 851).(text: CR H10082)
Sep 5, 2007
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10112-10113)
Sep 5, 2007
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 5, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 629.
Sep 5, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10082-10084)
Sep 5, 2007
Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Sep 4, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sep 4, 2007
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2007 | House · vote #851 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 407–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Extends the condolences and sympathy of the House of Representatives to the government and the people of Greece for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by the devastating fires raging through Greece.
Supports the Administration's initiatives to provide assistance and relief to the people of Greece, including its pledge of $1.5 million in aid as well as expert and technical assistance.
Encourages public institutions, specialized agencies, as well as private citizens, to offer their resources.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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