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- H.RES.723
H.RES.723: Calling on the President to take immediate steps to help improve the security situation in Darfur, Sudan, with a specific emphasis on civilian protection.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced March 14, 2006
- Latest Major Action Sept. 26, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
121 (104 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 17 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Commends the Africa Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) in monitoring the N'Djamena Ceasefire Agreement in Darfur and its role in diminishing some acts of violence. Condemns the continued genocide against civilians in Darfur by the government of Sudan and government-sponsored militias, as well as attacks against civilians by rebels in Darfur. Calls on all parties to the Agreement to abide by its terms and engage in good-faith negotiations to end the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
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Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, 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 H. Res. 723.
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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 agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 7 (Roll no. 481).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| March 14, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Tom Lantos (D-Calif.) |