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H.R.1973: Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced April 28, 2005
- Latest Major Action Dec. 1, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
101 (63 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 38 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005 - (Sec. 4) Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) in order to make the most effective use of amounts of official development assistance for water and sanitation and avoid waste and duplication, the United States should seek to establish innovative international coordination mechanisms based on best practices in other development sectors; and (2) the United States should greatly increase the...
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 109-260.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 141.
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Mr. Poe moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1973.
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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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 319 - 34 (Roll no. 571).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate, read twice.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Cleared for White House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 109-121.
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| April 28, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) |