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H.R.2867: United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Sept. 8, 2011
- Latest Major Action Dec. 23, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was amended by the Senate on December 13, 2011. The summary of that version is repeated here.) United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2011 - (Sec. 2) Amends the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to prohibit any individual (including members appointed prior to enactment of this Act) from serving more than two terms as a member of the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, 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.R. 2867.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 21 (Roll no. 709).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on agreeing to the Senate amendments to H.R. 2867.
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On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 112-75.
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| Sept. 8, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Frank R. Wolf (R-Va.) |