HRES 909
110th Congress
House
International Affairs
American Revolution
Armed Forces and National Security
Caribbean area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Haiti
Haitians
History
Human rights
Latin America
Military history
Military personnel
Slavery
Sovereignty
Commemorating the courage of the Haitian soldiers that fought for American independence in the "Siege of Savannah" and for Haiti's independence and renunciation of slavery.
Introduced: December 19, 2007
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Feb 12, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 12, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 361 - 0 (Roll No. 44).
Feb 12, 2008
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): 361 - 0 (Roll No. 44).
Feb 12, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H849)
Feb 12, 2008
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.
Feb 12, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 909.
Feb 12, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H834-837)
Feb 12, 2008
Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Dec 19, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Dec 19, 2007
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2008 | House · vote #44 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 361–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Commemorates the courage of the Haitian soldiers who fought for American independence in the Siege of Savannah and for Haiti's independence and renunciation of slavery.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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