HRES 842
110th Congress
House
International Affairs
Bangladesh
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Emergency Management
Hurricanes
International relief
South Asia
Expressing sympathy to and pledging the support of the House of Representatives and the people of the United States for the victims of Cyclone Sidr in southern Bangladesh.
Introduced: December 4, 2007
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Dec 11, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 11, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 0 (Roll no. 1142). (text: CR H15230)
Dec 11, 2007
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): 388 - 0 (Roll no. 1142).(text: CR H15230)
Dec 11, 2007
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H15273-15274)
Dec 11, 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.
Dec 11, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 842.
Dec 11, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15230-15231)
Dec 11, 2007
Mr. Meeks (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Dec 4, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Dec 4, 2007
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2007 | House · vote #1142 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 388–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Expresses sympathy for the victims of Cyclone Sidr which has affected southern Bangladesh.
Urges the U.S. government to make available all appropriate assistance requested by the Bangladeshi authorities.
Reaffirms the House of Representatives' commitment to provide relief aid as the cyclone's effects continue to unfold.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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