HRES 800
111th Congress
House
Expressing sympathy for the citizens of the Philippines dealing with Tropical Storm Ketsana and Typhoon Parma.
International Affairs
AsiaCongressional tributesForeign aid and international reliefNatural disastersPhilippines
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9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Oct 15, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 15, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 782). (text: CR 10/14/2009 H11325)
Oct 15, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11394-11395)
Oct 14, 2009
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Faleomavaega objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Oct 14, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 800.
Oct 14, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11325-11328)
Oct 14, 2009
Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Oct 6, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Oct 6, 2009
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2009 | House · vote #782 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 415–0 | See who voted → |
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Plain-English summary
Mourns the loss of life caused by Tropical Storm Ketsana and Typhoon Parma that occurred on September 26, 2009, and October 1, 2009, and expresses condolences to the families of the many victims.
Urges President Obama to continue to support the Philippines with emergency relief.
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Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
27
D
Green, Al
D
McGovern, James P.
D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
D
Cleaver, Emanuel
D
Courtney, Joe
Halvorson, Deborah
D
Kaptur, Marcy
Kosmas, Suzanne
D
Matsui, Doris O.
Mitchell, Harry
D
Pallone, Frank
D
Pingree, Chellie
Teague, Harry
D
Titus, Dina
D
Waters, Maxine
D
Welch, Peter
D
Cohen, Steve
D
Foster, Bill
D
Lofgren, Zoe
D
Tonko, Paul
R
Wilson, Joe
Cao, Anh
D
Chu, Judy
D
Costa, Jim
D
Hirono, Mazie K.
D
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
D
Thompson, Mike
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