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H.RES.1088: Expressing support for Lebanon's democratic institutions and condemning the recent terrorist assassination of Lebanese parliamentarian and Industry Minister Pierre Amine Gemayel.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Dec. 5, 2006
- Latest Major Action Dec. 8, 2006
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Bill Summary
Expresses condolences to the people of Lebanon and to the members of Lebanon's Cabinet for the terrorist assassination of Industry Minister Pierre Amin Gemayel. Affirms support for the international tribunal to try suspects in the 2005 assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. Urges that the perpetrators of Pierre Gemayel's assassination be brought to justice. Expresses concern regarding the increasing polarization of Lebanon's...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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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. Res. 1088.
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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 until Dec. 7.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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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): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 531).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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| Dec. 5, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by David Dreier (R-Calif.) |