10/29/07 3:44 PM
H. Res. 747:
recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali
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.
10/29/07 3:39 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 747.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
10/29/07 3:39 PM
H. Res. 740:
condemning in the strongest terms the attacks on African Union peacekeepers that occurred in Haskanita, Darfur, Sudan, on September 29, 2007
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.
10/29/07 3:27 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 740.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
10/29/07 3:27 PM
H. Res. 726:
calling on the President of the United States and the international community to take immediate steps to respond to and prevent acts of rape and sexual violence against women and girls in Darfur, Sudan, eastern Chad and the Central African Republic
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.
10/29/07 3:15 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 726.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
10/29/07 3:15 PM
H. Res. 573:
recognizing and commending the efforts of the United States public and advocacy groups to raise awareness about and help end the worsening humanitarian crisis and genocide in Darfur, Sudan, and for other purposes
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.
10/29/07 2:53 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 573.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
10/29/07 2:53 PM
H. Con. Res. 234:
calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to respect the human rights of refugees from North Korea
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
10/29/07 2:34 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 234.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
