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H.Res.812 / 110th Congress

Expressing the sympathy and pledging the urgent support of the House of Representatives and the people of the United States for the victims of the devastating flooding in southern Mexico.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Official summary

Version 36 · Passed House amended · Nov 14, 2007

Expresses sympathy for the victims of the devastating flooding affecting southern Mexico and conveys support to the people and government of Mexico.

Urges the U.S. government to make available all appropriate assistance requested by the Mexican authorities.

Reaffirms the House of Representatives' commitment to provide relief aid to the flooding victims.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-39] · D–CA

Committees

  • Foreign Affairs Committee
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Actions

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  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 1087). (text: CR 11/13/2007 H13538)

    House roll call 1087 · Individual votes
  3. 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): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 1087).(text: CR 11/13/2007 H13538)

    House roll call 1087 · Individual votes
  4. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13873-13874)

  5. 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.

  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 812.

  7. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13538-13539)

  8. Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  9. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  10. Introduced in House

  11. Introduced in House

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