HRES 1088
111th Congress
House
International Affairs
Africa
Burundi
Cancer
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Foreign aid and international relief
Health promotion and preventive care
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Musculoskeletal and skin diseases
Tanzania
Violent crime
Recognizing the plight of people with albinism in East Africa and condemning their murder and mutilation.
Introduced: February 22, 2010
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Mar 10, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 10, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 96). (text: CR 3/9/2010 H1193)
Mar 10, 2010
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): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 96).(text: CR 3/9/2010 H1193)
Mar 10, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1249-1250)
Mar 9, 2010
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.
Mar 9, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1088.
Mar 9, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1193-1195)
Mar 9, 2010
Mr. Connolly (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Feb 22, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 22, 2010
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2010 | House · vote #96 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 418–1 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Recognizes the plight of people with albinism in East Africa and condemns their murder and mutilation.
Urges the governments of Tanzania and Burundi to prosecute and convict the perpetrators of these crimes.
Calls for: (1) the education of East Africans about the realities of albinism; and (2) the United States to provide humanitarian assistance to people with albinism in East Africa.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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