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H.RES.238: Commending the first democratic elections in Aceh, a province in Sumatra, Indonesia, and expressing support for the further democratic development and implementation of the Helsinki Memorandum of Understanding.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 12, 2007
- Latest Major Action Sept. 17, 2007
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
31 (31 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Commends the first democratic elections in Aceh, a province in Sumatra, Indonesia, in which the Acehnese have shown their commitment to democracy and peace, and congratulates Irwandi Yusuf, the first democratic elected governor of Aceh. Supports the democratic development of Aceh and the Helsinki Memorandum of Understanding signed by the government of Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement on August 15, 2005. Encourages both parties to live up...
(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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Mr. Faleomavaega 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. 238.
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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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March 12, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Joseph Crowley (D-N.Y.) |