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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Apr 17, 2007
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Supports World Water Day.
Recognizes the importance of increasing access to safe drinking water and sanitation as well as the conservation and sustainable management of water resources.
Urges an increased effort and the investment of greater resources by the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and all relevant federal agencies towards providing sustainable and equitable access to safe drinking water and sanitation for the poor and very poor.
People & committees
Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3] · D–OR
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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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 22 (Roll no. 215). (text: CR H3424)
House roll call 215 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 22 (Roll no. 215).(text: CR H3424)
House roll call 215 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3436-3437)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 196.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3424-3426)
Mr. Lantos moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E411)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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