HRES 642
110th Congress
House
International Affairs
Caribbean area
Central America
Charities
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief
Emergency Management
Hurricanes
International agencies
International relief
Latin America
Mexico
Nongovernmental organizations
Social Welfare
Expressing sympathy to and support for the people and governments of the countries of Central America, the Caribbean, and Mexico which have suffered from Hurricanes Felix, Dean, and Henriette and whose complete economic and fatality toll are still unknown.
Introduced: September 7, 2007
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Became law
Sep 25, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 25, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 900). (text: CR H10781-10782)
Sep 25, 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): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 900).(text: CR H10781-10782)
Sep 25, 2007
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10802)
Sep 25, 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 25, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 642.
Sep 25, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10781-10782)
Sep 25, 2007
Mr. Smith (WA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Sep 7, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sep 7, 2007
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2007 | House · vote #900 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 418–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Expresses sympathy to and support for the people and governments of the countries of Central America, the Caribbean, and Mexico in this time of devastation caused by Hurricanes Felix, Dean, and Henriette.
Vows continued friendship and support for our neighbors in Central America, the Caribbean, and Mexico.
Recognizes the assistance efforts of the U.S. government, relief organizations, and the international community.
Encourages public institutions, specialized agencies, as well as private citizens, to offer their resources.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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