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H.RES.1063: Marking the 225th anniversary of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, which ended the Revolutionary War with the Kingdom of Great Britain and recognized the independence of the United States of America, and acknowledging the shared values and close friendship bet
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced March 31, 2008
- Latest Major Action June 10, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
26 (17 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Marks the 225th anniversary of relations between the United States and the Kingdom of Great Britain. Reaffirms the value of the deep friendship that has developed between our two countries since the signing of the Treaty of Paris.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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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, by Unanimous Consent.
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Mr. Payne 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. 1063.
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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 Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 394).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| March 31, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by David Wu (D-Ore.) |