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HRES 912 110th Congress House

Condemning the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to assist the people of Pakistan in combating terrorist activity and…

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Official title: Condemning the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to assist the people of Pakistan in combating terrorist activity and promoting a free and democratic Pakistan.

Introduced: January 15, 2008 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Jan 16, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 3). (text: CR H30)
Jan 16, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 16, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H44)
Jan 16, 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.
Jan 16, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 912.
Jan 16, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H30-35)
Jan 16, 2008
Mr. Ackerman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jan 15, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 15, 2008
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jan 16, 2008 House · vote #3 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 413–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action January 16, 2008

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 assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and expresses condolences to her family and the families of all those who were killed or injured in the attack.

Welcomes the United Kingdom's assistance in the investigation of the attack and commends Pakistan for accepting such assistance.

Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to assist the people of Pakistan in combating terrorist activity and promoting a free and democratic Pakistan.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Democratic 4 Republican 2
Bordallo, Madeleine
· Jan 16, 2008
 R
Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · Jan 16, 2008
 R
McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Jan 16, 2008
 D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Jan 15, 2008
 D
Green, Al
Texas · Jan 15, 2008
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Jan 15, 2008
 D
Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Jan 15, 2008
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 912: Condemning the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to assist the people of Pakistan in combating terrorist activity and promoting a free and democratic Pakistan.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-912/
MLA
"H. Res. 912: Condemning the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to assist the people of Pakistan in combating terrorist activity and promoting a free and democratic Pakistan.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-912/.
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H. Res. 912, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-912/.
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[H. Res. 912: Condemning the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to assist the people of Pakistan in combating terrorist activity and promoting a free and democratic Pakistan.](https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-912/)
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