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H.RES.992: Supporting the appointment of a Presidential Special Envoy for Sudan.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 7, 2006
- Latest Major Action Sept. 26, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
108 (79 Democrats, 30 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Commends the many years of efforts of U.S. officials who have helped secure the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and the Darfur Peace Agreement. Supports the appointment of an adequately staffed Presidential Special Envoy for Sudan to develop and coordinate U.S. policy toward Sudan with regular access to Administration officials. Urges the Envoy's mandate to include: (1) deterring further escalation of violence and humanitarian disaster in the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations.
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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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Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations Discharged.
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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 on H. Res. 992.
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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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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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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): 414 - 3 (Roll no. 482).
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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| Sept. 7, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Frank R. Wolf (R-Va.) |