PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Sep 4, 2007
Extends the condolences and sympathy of the House of Representatives to the government and the people of Greece for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by the devastating fires raging through Greece.
Supports the Administration's initiatives to provide assistance and relief to the people of Greece, including its pledge of $1.5 million in aid as well as expert and technical assistance.
Encourages public institutions, specialized agencies, as well as private citizens, to offer their resources.
People & committees
Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3] · D–MD
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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): 407 - 0 (Roll no. 851). (text: CR H10082)
House roll call 851 · 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): 407 - 0 (Roll no. 851).(text: CR H10082)
House roll call 851 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10112-10113)
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. 629.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10082-10084)
Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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