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HRES 1613 111th Congress House International Affairs Asia Congressional tributes Department of Defense Department of State Floods and storm protection Foreign aid and international relief International organizations and cooperation Military civil functions Pakistan Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Expressing condolences to and solidarity with the people of Pakistan in the aftermath of the devastating floods that began on July 22, 2010.

Introduced: September 14, 2010 See on congress.gov
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Sep 16, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 2 (Roll no. 531). (text: CR 9/15/2010 H7609-6710)
Sep 16, 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): 396 - 2 (Roll no. 531).(text: CR 9/15/2010 H7609-6710)
Sep 16, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6791)
Sep 15, 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.
Sep 15, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1613.
Sep 15, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6709-6713)
Sep 15, 2010
Mr. Barrow moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Sep 14, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sep 14, 2010
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 16, 2010 House · vote #531 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 3962 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Mourns the loss of life, as well as the physical damage, caused by the flooding in Pakistan and expresses condolences to the flood victims' families.

Recognizes that: (1) Pakistan is a close U.S. ally and friend; and (2) an effective and accountable government in Pakistan is essential for the country's long-term recovery and stability.

Supports the use of funds authorized by the Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009 to provide long-term recovery and rehabilitation for flood-affected areas and populations and urges a reexamination of priorities for spending such funds with a view toward ensuring that the needs of the Pakistani people are appropriately addressed in the aftermath of the disaster.

Commends the relief and recovery actions by the U.S. military, the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Pakistani-American and U.S. business communities, and international and nongovernmental organizations.

What's happening now September 16, 2010

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 1