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H.RES.1109: Honoring the memory of Dith Pran by remembering his life's work and continuing to acknowledge and remember the victims of genocides that have taken place around the globe.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced April 15, 2008
- Latest Major Action May 6, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
83 (75 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Honors the life and legacy of Dith Pran: (1) for his commitment to raising awareness about the atrocities that took place under the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia; and (2) by remembering his life's work and continuing to acknowledge and remember the victims of genocides that have taken place around the world.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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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Ms. Watson 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. 1109.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bonner objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 413 - 1 (Roll no. 253).
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Mr. Rogers (KY) moved to recosider the vote.
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Mr. Hastings (FL) moved to table the motion to recosider the vote
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On motion to table the motion to recosider the vote Agreed to by recorded vote: 225 - 186 (Roll no. 254).
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| April 15, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Albio Sires (D-N.J.) |