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H.RES.711: Calling on the Government of Sri Lanka to address the human rights and humanitarian needs of its civilian internally displaced Tamil population currently living in government-run camps by working with the United Nations and the international community to
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced July 31, 2009
- Latest Major Action Nov. 4, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
33 (27 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Urges the government of Sri Lanka to allow freedom of movement for civilian internally displaced persons (IDPs) to leave their camps and return in safety to their homes or to live with host families or move to open transit sites. Calls on the Sri Lankan government to turn the operation of the camps over to civilian authorities and allow international agencies and independent nongovernmental organizations to assist in the care of the IDPs....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Mr. Berman 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. 711.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Poe (TX) 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.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): 421 - 1 (Roll no. 854).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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| July 31, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Danny K. Davis (D-Ill.) |