HRES 106
116th Congress
House
International Affairs
Child health
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's health
Women's rights
Denouncing female genital mutilation/cutting as a violation of the human rights of women and girls and urging the international community and the Federal Government to increase efforts to eliminate the harmful practice.
Everywhere this bill has been
14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 20, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 20, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 219). (text: CR H3976)
May 20, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 219).(text: CR H3976)
May 20, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3996)
May 20, 2019
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.
May 20, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 106.
May 20, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3976-3978)
May 20, 2019
Mr. Castro (TX) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Apr 9, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 9, 2019
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
Apr 9, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 14, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
Feb 6, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 6, 2019
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2019 | House · vote #219 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 393–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
This resolution denounces female genital mutilation and cutting as human rights violations. It also urges the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to incorporate efforts to eliminate female genital mutilation and cutting and calls on the international community to increase efforts to eliminate such practices.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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