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Version 36 · Passed House amended · May 5, 2008
Expresses concern about the safety and well-being of innocent civilians in Chad and the refugees from Darfur and the Central African Republic.
Condemns Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir and the National Congress Party for their support of the armed rebellion in Chad.
Calls on all parties to seek a negotiated settlement.
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Urges the government of Chad to: (1) engage in a national dialogue to reach a comprehensive agreement; (2) protect its civilians; and (3) end all recruitment of persons under the age of 18 and demobilize all children under the age of 18 from its security forces.
Urges the government of the Central African Republic to protect civilians and engage in dialogue with opposition and armed groups.
Calls on armed opposition groups to: (1) renounce violence and respect the rule of law; (2) engage in political dialogue to resolve the current crisis in their respective countries; and (3) end cooperation with the government of Sudan and others that support armed rebellion.
Urges the U.N. Security Council to remain focused on the crises in Chad and the Central African Republic.
Calls on the President to: (1) continue U.S. humanitarian assistance to the refugees and internally displaced persons in Chad and the Central African Republic; (2) provide support to strengthen democratic institutions and respect for human rights; and (3) seek Security Council measures against the government of Sudan for its aggression in Chad and the region.
People & committees
Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] · R–VA
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Motion to reconsider the vote tabled.
On motion to table the motion to reconsider the vote Agreed to by recorded vote: 199 - 168 (Roll no. 243). (consideration: CR H3047)
House roll call 243 · Individual votesMr. Hastings (FL) moved to table the motion to reconsider the vote
Mr. Lewis (CA) moved to reconsider the vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 371 - 0 (Roll no. 242). (text: CR H3026)
House roll call 242 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 371 - 0 (Roll no. 242).(text: CR H3026)
House roll call 242 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3046-3047)
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lewis (CA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1011.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3026-3028)
Ms. Watson 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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