PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 427). (text: CR H5955-5956)
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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Jun 5, 2007
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Calls upon the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to condemn the atrocities taking place in Darfur, Sudan, and end military and economic assistance to the government of Sudan until Sudan stops civilian attacks and engages in peace negotiations.
Recognizes the close relationship between the PRC and Sudan and urges the PRC to use its political, international, and economic influence to stop the violence in Darfur, Sudan.
Recognizes that the spirit of the Olympics, which is to bring together nations and people from all over the world in peace, is incompatible with actions supporting acts of genocide.
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Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9] · D–CA
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 427). (text: CR H5955-5956)
House roll call 427 · 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 Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 427).(text: CR H5955-5956)
House roll call 427 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5977-5978)
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. 422.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5955-5963)
Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, 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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