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Expressing condolences to the people and Government of Taiwan in the aftermath of the devastating typhoon that struck the central and southern regions of the island on August 8, 2009.

Introduced: September 10, 2009 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Sep 23, 2009
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Sep 23, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 23, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9821)
Sep 23, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9821)
Sep 23, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 733.
Sep 23, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9821-9823)
Sep 23, 2009
Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Sep 10, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sep 10, 2009
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Mourns the loss of life caused by Typhoon Morakot that occurred on August 8, 2009, in Taiwan and expresses condolences to the families of the many victims.

Recognizes the deep ties between the United States and Taiwan and expresses continued solidarity with its people during this time of crisis.

Expresses gratitude to the people of the United States who have supported those humanitarian aid agencies working to assist the people of Taiwan in this time of need.


What's happening now September 23, 2009

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

 Bill text 2 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 17
All 17 Democratic 6 Republican 9
Fallin, Mary
· Sep 22, 2009
 D
Larsen, Rick
Washington · Sep 22, 2009
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Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · Sep 22, 2009
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Sherman, Brad
California · Sep 22, 2009
 R
Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Sep 16, 2009
 R
Jordan, Jim
Ohio · Sep 16, 2009
 R
Carter, John R.
Texas · Sep 14, 2009
 D
Chu, Judy
California · Sep 14, 2009
 R
Foxx, Virginia
North Carolina · Sep 14, 2009
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Sep 14, 2009
 R
Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Sep 10, 2009
 R
Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · Sep 10, 2009
 R
Lummis, Cynthia M.
Wyoming · Sep 10, 2009
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Sep 10, 2009
 R
McClintock, Tom
California · Sep 10, 2009
Minnick, Walter
· Sep 10, 2009
 D
Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Sep 10, 2009
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 733: Expressing condolences to the people and Government of Taiwan in the aftermath of the devastating typhoon that struck the central and southern regions of the island on August 8, 2009.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-733/
MLA
"H. Res. 733: Expressing condolences to the people and Government of Taiwan in the aftermath of the devastating typhoon that struck the central and southern regions of the island on August 8, 2009.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-733/.
Bluebook (legal)
H. Res. 733, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-733/.
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[H. Res. 733: Expressing condolences to the people and Government of Taiwan in the aftermath of the devastating typhoon that struck the central and southern regions of the island on August 8, 2009.](https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-733/)
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