HRES 747 110th Congress House

Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.

Introduced: October 24, 2007 Introduced by: Wilson, Joe Republican · South Carolina See on congress.gov

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Oct 29, 2007

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

Oct 29, 2007

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 358 - 0, 8 Present (Roll no. 1012). (text: CR H12121)

Oct 29, 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.

Oct 29, 2007

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 747.

Oct 29, 2007

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12121-12122, H12133-12134)

Oct 29, 2007

Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

Oct 23, 2007

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.

Oct 23, 2007

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Oct 16, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Oct 16, 2007

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Oct 29, 2007	House · vote #1012	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Passed	358–0	See who voted →

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

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes Diwali as an important festival.

Acknowledges the international religious and historical importance of the festival of Diwali.

Recognizes and appreciates the religious diversity in both India and the United States and throughout the world.

Acknowledges and supports the new relationship of collaboration and dialogue in international efforts between the United States and India.

Acknowledges the onset of Diwali and expresses the deepest respect of the House of Representatives to Indian Americans and the Indian Diaspora throughout the world on this significant occasion.

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Foreign Affairs Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 8

Sherman, Brad

California · Oct 25, 2007

Markey, Edward J.

Massachusetts · Oct 24, 2007

Clarke, Yvette D.

New York · Oct 17, 2007

Green, Al

Texas · Oct 17, 2007

Lofgren, Zoe

California · Oct 17, 2007

Pallone, Frank

New Jersey · Oct 17, 2007

Van Hollen, Chris

Maryland · Oct 17, 2007

Wasserman Schultz, Debbie

Florida · Oct 17, 2007

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