HRES 811 110th Congress House

Condemning the November 6, 2007, terrorist bombing in Afghanistan and expressing condolences to the people of Afghanistan and the members of the Wolesi Jirga.

Introduced: November 9, 2007 See on congress.gov

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Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps

Introduced

In committee

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Agreed to (House)

Nov 14, 2007

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

Nov 14, 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. 1089). (text: CR 11/13/2007 H13542)

Nov 14, 2007

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13876)

Nov 13, 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.

Nov 13, 2007

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 811.

Nov 13, 2007

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13542-13544)

Nov 13, 2007

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

Nov 8, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Nov 8, 2007

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Nov 14, 2007	House · vote #1089	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Passed	418–0	See who voted →

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Latest action November 14, 2007

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

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Condemns the November 6, 2007, attack in the Baghlan province of Afghanistan and all other attacks against the Afghan people.

Expresses condolences to the people of Afghanistan and to the members of the Wolesi Jirga.

Supports the government of Afghanistan's efforts to investigate the attack and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the establishment of security, the strengthening of democratic institutions, and the promotion of economic opportunity as the basis for a democratic Afghanistan.

Calls upon the United States and other nations to strengthen their efforts to further the goals and standards set forth in the Afghanistan Compact for improvements in Afghanistan's security, governance, and economic development.

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Foreign Affairs Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 7

McCollum, Betty

Minnesota · Nov 13, 2007

Wilson, Joe

South Carolina · Nov 13, 2007

Costa, Jim

California · Nov 9, 2007

Hirono, Mazie K.

Hawaii · Nov 9, 2007

Neal, Richard E.

Massachusetts · Nov 9, 2007

Thompson, Bennie G.

Mississippi · Nov 9, 2007

Van Hollen, Chris

Maryland · Nov 9, 2007

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 811: Condemning the November 6, 2007, terrorist bombing in Afghanistan and expressing condolences to the people of Afghanistan and the members of the Wolesi Jirga.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-811/

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"H. Res. 811: Condemning the November 6, 2007, terrorist bombing in Afghanistan and expressing condolences to the people of Afghanistan and the members of the Wolesi Jirga.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-811/.

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