10/09/07 5:29 PM
H. Res. 32:
denouncing the practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, "honor" killings, acid burning, dowry deaths, and other gender-based persecutions and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that participation, protection, recognition, and independence of women is crucial to achieving a just, moral, and honorable society
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.
10/09/07 5:18 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 32.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
10/09/07 5:17 PM
Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
10/09/07 5:17 PM
H. Res. 651:
recognizing the warm friendship and expanding strategic relationship between the United States and Brazil, commending Brazil on successfully reducing its dependence on oil by finding alternative ways to satisfy its energy needs, and recognizing the importance of the March 9, 2007, United States-Brazil Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on biofuels cooperation
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
10/09/07 5:08 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 651.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
10/09/07 5:07 PM
Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
10/09/07 5:07 PM
H. Res. 405:
expressing the strong support of the House of Representatives for implementation of the July 8, 2006, United Nations-brokered agreement between President of the Republic of Cyprus Tassos Papadopoulos and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat relating to the reunification of Cyprus
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
10/09/07 4:57 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 405.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
10/09/07 4:56 PM
Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
10/09/07 4:56 PM
H.R. 2185:
to amend the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 to provide debt relief to developing countries that take action to protect forests and coral reefs and associated coastal marine ecosystems, to reauthorize such Act through fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
