PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Jul 19, 2004
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States that Congress: (1) expresses its grave concern about the continuing problem of hunger and the need to feed hungry and malnourished children around the world; (2) recognizes that the global distribution of food in schools increases attendance, particularly for girls, and improves literacy rates and increases job opportunities; (3) recognizes that education of children addresses several of the root causes of international terrorism; (4) expresses its gratitude to former Senators George McGovern and Robert Dole for supporting the distribution of food in schools around the world and for working to eradicate hunger and poverty around the world; (5) commends the Department of Agriculture, the Agency for International Development, the Department of State, the United Nations World Food Program, private voluntary organizations, non-governmental organizations, and cooperatives for facilitating the distribution of food in schools around the world; (6) expresses its continued support for the distribution of food in schools around the world; (7) supports expansion of the George McGovern-Robert Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program; and (8) requests the President to work with the United Nations and its member states to expand international contributions for the distribution of food in schools around the world.
People & committees
Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC] · R–NC
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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): 367 - 4 (Roll no. 392). (text: CR 7/14/2004 H5752)
House roll call 392 · 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): 367 - 4 (Roll no. 392).(text: CR 7/14/2004 H5752)
House roll call 392 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5948-5949)
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 until July 15.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. Con. Res. 114.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5752-5757)
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6465; text as passed Senate: CR S6465; text of measure as introduced: CR S6458)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6465; text as passed Senate: CR S6465; text of measure as introduced: CR S6458)
Introduced in Senate
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