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- H.RES.617
H.RES.617: Condemning the abduction of female students by armed militants from the terrorist group known as Boko Haram in northeastern provinces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
About This Bill
- Introduced June 10, 2014
- Latest Major Action June 12, 2014
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Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the people of Nigeria, especially the parents and families of the girls abducted by Boko Haram in Borno state, and calls for their immediate and safe return. Condemns Boko Haram for its attacks on civilian targets, including schools, mosques, churches, villages, and agricultural centers. Encourages the government of Nigeria to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| June 12, 2014 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| June 12, 2014 |
Vote in the HouseOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 411 - 2 (Roll no. 312). (text: CR H5323) |
| June 12, 2014 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5342)
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| June 12, 2014 |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to the order of the House of June 12, 2014, the Chair put the question on agreeing to H.Res. 617, and by voice vote, announced that the yeas had prevailed. Ms. Wilson (FL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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| June 12, 2014 |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H5323)
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| June 12, 2014 |
Considered pursuant to the order of the House of June 12, 2014. (consideration: CR H5323)
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| June 12, 2014 |
ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Holding asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time on the legislative day of June 12, 2014 to consider in the House, H.Res. 617; that the resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the preamble and the resolution to final adoption without intervening motion. Agreed to without objection.
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| June 10, 2014 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| June 10, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) |