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H.RES.1402: Supporting a transition to democracy through free, fair, credible, peaceful, and transparent elections in Bangladesh.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced July 31, 2008
- Latest Major Action Sept. 23, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
41 (38 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses support for: (1) the restoration of democracy in Bangladesh; and (2) the decision by the caretaker government of Bangladesh to hold free elections in December 2008. Urges all political parties to participate in the elections. Calls on the government of Bangladesh to lift the state of emergency and remove other political restrictions, ensure human rights, freedom of speech, assembly, and association, and protect the rights of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Mr. Crowley 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. 1402.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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July 31, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Joseph Crowley (D-N.Y.) |