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H.RES.1451: Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Establishment Resolution
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 17, 2008
- Latest Major Action Sept. 24, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
70 (44 Democrats, 27 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Establishment Resolution - Establishes in the House of Representatives the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission which shall promote in a nonpartisan manner internationally recognized human rights norms. Authorizes appropriations for the House Committee on Foreign Affairs to provide staff and resources for the Commission.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Mr. Scott (GA) 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. 1451.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.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 Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Sept. 17, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) |