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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Aug 1, 2008
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on June 10, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Supports the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation.
Recognizes the importance of sanitation on public health, poverty reduction, economic and social development, and the environment.
Encourages the people of the United States to observe the International Year of Sanitation with appropriate recognition and programs to demonstrate the importance of sanitation and hygiene in achieving the Millennium Development Goals, and to support developing countries in their efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goal target on basic sanitation.
People & committees
Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10] · D–NJ
Legislative record
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8016)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8016)
Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 775.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 395). (text: CR H5145-5146)
House roll call 395 · Individual votesMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 395).(text: CR H5145-5146)
House roll call 395 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5173)
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.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5145-5149)
Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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