07/30/08 12:27 PM
Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
07/30/08 12:27 PM
H. Res. 1008:
condemning the persecution of Baha'is in Iran
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.
07/30/08 12:14 PM
H. Res. 1351:
expressing support for the United Nations African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) and calling upon United Nations Member States and the international community to contribute the resources necessary to ensure the success of UNAMID
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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.
07/30/08 12:14 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1008.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
07/30/08 11:53 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1351.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
07/30/08 11:52 AM
H. Res. 1370:
calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to immediately end abuses of the human rights of its citizens, to cease repression of Tibetan and Uighur citizens, and to end its support for the Governments of Sudan and Burma to ensure that the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games take place in an atmosphere that honors the Olympic traditions of freedom and openness
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.
07/30/08 11:52 AM
Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
07/30/08 11:17 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1370.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
07/30/08 11:16 AM
H. Res. 1279:
recognizing the Special Olympics' 40th anniversary
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.
07/30/08 11:16 AM
Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
