HRES 641 111th Congress House

Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

Introduced: September 8, 2009 See on congress.gov

International Affairs Commemorative events and holidaysCongressional tributesEuropeInternational exchange and broadcasting

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News media and reportingPolitical movements and philosophies

Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps

Introduced

In committee

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Agreed to (House)

Nov 4, 2009

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

Nov 4, 2009

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 1 (Roll no. 853). (text: CR 11/3/2009 H12247)

Nov 4, 2009

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12335)

Nov 3, 2009

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.

Nov 3, 2009

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 641.

Nov 3, 2009

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12247-12249)

Nov 3, 2009

Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

Jul 14, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Jul 14, 2009

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Nov 4, 2009	House · vote #853	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Passed	422–1	See who voted →

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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 of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the founding of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) and honors its contribution to promoting freedom and liberty around the world.

Commends the employees and reporters of RFE/RL for their commitment to provide fair and unbiased news to people living under oppressive regimes.

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Foreign Affairs Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 6

Latta, Robert E.

Ohio · Sep 8, 2009

Boozman, John

Arkansas · Jul 21, 2009

Carter, John R.

Texas · Jul 21, 2009

Wilson, Joe

South Carolina · Jul 21, 2009

Bilirakis, Gus M.

Florida · Jul 14, 2009

Smith, Christopher H.

New Jersey · Jul 14, 2009

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